Little girl with a vessel by her feet, from Premier Livre de Figures d'après les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventées en 1757, par Mr. Boucher (First Book of Figures after porcelains from the Manufacture Royale de France, devised in 1757, by Mr. Boucher) 1757

This etching by Pierre Etienne Falconet, titled "Little girl with a vessel by her feet," was originally created for the "Premier Livre de Figures" ("First Book of Figures") in 1757. The image depicts a young girl in profile, standing in a landscape. The work captures the charming innocence of childhood and was intended to showcase the intricate designs of the Manufacture Royale de France, a renowned porcelain factory. The etching's fine lines and detailed rendering contribute to its realistic and evocative quality.