La folie

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1777

The image shows an illustration of a cherubic child in a playful, airborne position. The child is mid-leap or in flight, with arms and legs outstretched, hovering among clouds in a celestial setting. The cherub has a soft, round face with rosy cheeks, small eyes, and curly, light-colored hair. The child is unclothed except for a sheer fabric around the waist. In one hand, the child holds a staff or scepter with a face-like figure. Surrounding the cherub are several white doves in flight. The background includes clouds, a light blue sky, clusters of flowers, and foliage. The composition is framed with an oval outline, with a border and text that reads "LA FOLIE."
Artista
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datazione
1777
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color aquatint and etching with roulette work
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows an illustration of a cherubic child in a playful, airborne position. The child is mid-leap or in flight, with arms and legs outstretched, hovering among clouds in a celestial setting. The cherub has a soft, round face with rosy cheeks, small eyes, and curly, light-colored hair. The child is unclothed except for a sheer fabric around the waist. In one hand, the child holds a staff or scepter with a face-like figure. Surrounding the cherub are several white doves in flight. The background includes clouds, a light blue sky, clusters of flowers, and foliage. The composition is framed with an oval outline, with a border and text that reads "LA FOLIE."

Französische Grafik 1775–1780