Rococo Fountain with Lovers and the Four Elements

Rococo Fountain with Lovers and the Four Elements

Johann Esaias Nilson

1754

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a fountain with lovers and figures representing the four elements. It's drawn with pen and gray wash on paper. The artist used simple lines and gentle curves to create a sense of movement and flow. The details in the drawing are subtle, with the figures and fountain blending together. To learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Nilson, Johann Esaias.

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