La Fontaine de l'Amour
1738
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre-Alexandre Aveline
Pierre-Alexandre Aveline (1702–1760) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Fontaine de l'Amour is a 1738 ink by Pierre-Alexandre Aveline, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a group of people gathered around a fountain in a lush, wooded scene. At the center, a woman leans over the fountain while a man holds a staff. To the left, two children play near a small ledge. The trees and bushes are detailed with tiny leaves and branches, and the whole scene has a soft, shaded look. The fountain’s name, *La Fontaine de l’Amour*, hints at love as the theme here. The artist used fine lines to create depth, which makes the scene feel alive despite being black and white. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made such precise, layered prints.
Pierre-Alexandre Aveline (1702–1760) was an artist.
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