Artwork
Eros with Three Girls at a Fountain
Eros with Three Girls at a Fountain is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Salomon Gessner. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: S. Gessner inv. et f. 1770; lower right in plate: 4; by later hand, upper right in graphite: (27/10p)
About this work
Overview
Eros with Three Girls at a Fountain is an etching on laid paper created by Salomon Gessner in 1770.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three nude women and a small boy in a forest setting, gathered around a rocky fountain. The figures are posed in a serene arrangement, with the boy gazing up at the women.
Technique & Style
The etching features fine lines that capture the textures of foliage and the subtle folds of the women's drapery. The use of black and white creates a calm, natural atmosphere.
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