Book of Fountains: No. 2
1736
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1736
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A fountain overflows with curling stone shapes, seashells, and playful water sprays, like a dreamy garden sculpture on paper. The design feels alive with motion, as if the water could start flowing at any moment. This print is based on drawings by François Boucher, a top artist for French decoration in the 1700s. He made many such designs, full of light curves and nature themes, popular in elite homes. The style, called Rococo, grew from a love of shells and elegant, twisty forms. You can see more art from that time and place by exploring the subject: france, 18th century. (Word count: 100)
