Charles-Nicolas Cochin the younger, French, 1715–1790 Search this
Publisher:
Louis-Joseph Mondhare, French, 1734–1799 Search this
Medium:
Etching and engraving on laid paper
Object Name:
Print
Type:
Print
Made in:
France
Published in:
Paris, France
Date:
1759–80
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Eight individual designs for tailpieces featuring putti or children and female figures. The vignettes depict different scenes and settings including pastoral scenes with putti playing in landscapes. Two of the tailpieces feature putti with a female figure in clouds with cornucopia, flowers, and a wheel (upper left, and lower right). Top right: putti in two boats. Lower left: putti looking at a large print and below a putto dressed as a jester with other putti.