Artwork

L'heureuse fécondité

L'heureuse fécondité, by Nicolas Delaunay, ink, 1777
L'heureuse fécondité, by Nicolas Delaunay, ink, 1777

L'heureuse fécondité is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Nicolas Delaunay. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

L'heureuse fécondité is an engraving created by Nicolas Delaunay in 1777.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a family scene in a domestic setting, featuring a woman with a baby, other children at play, a seated man, and a dog, all within a furnished room with a window.

Technique & Style

The engraving showcases a high level of detail and texture, achieved through the use of lines and patterns that comprise the image.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nicolas Delaunay

Artist

Nicolas Delaunay

Nicolas Delaunay (1739–1792) was a French artist, born in Paris.

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.