An original 18th-century burin engraving, a gallant scene of the cherry harvest: a young man up in the tree drops the fruit to two peasant girls. Engraved by Nicolas Ponce after a composition by Pierre-Antoine Baudouin, within a decorated border with the dedication arms at the foot.
An original 18th-century burin engraving, a gallant scene of the cherry harvest: a young man up in the tree drops the fruit to two peasant girls. Engraved by Nicolas Ponce after a composition by Pierre-Antoine Baudouin, within a decorated border with the dedication arms at the foot.
Baudouin (1723-1769), son-in-law and pupil of Francois Boucher, was the great specialist of the gallant scene in the taste of Louis XV, and his compositions circulated above all through engravings such as this one.
Medium: copper engraving (burin)
Artist / after: Pierre-Antoine Baudouin
Engraver: Nicolas Ponce
Date: 18th century
Dimensions: 9.8 x 12.6 in (25 x 32 cm)
Condition: good; clean paper with wide margins