Putto Visiting a Girl at a Fountain

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a woman in a long dress holding a jug, standing by a stone fountain. Behind her, a small cherub-like child peeks out from thick bushes, reaching toward her. The garden is full of tall trees and wild plants, with a path leading away into the greenery. The woman’s dress looks old-fashioned, and the cherub’s playful pose contrasts with her calm stance. This kind of mix of nature and human figures was popular in the 1700s. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Gessner made detailed prints like this.