Two Sleeping Children With Three Sheep 1730 - 1760

"Two Sleeping Children With Three Sheep" is a 1730-1760 etching by French artist Pierre Alexandre Aveline. The artwork depicts two young children asleep amidst a flock of sheep, the tender scene conveying a sense of innocence and tranquility. Aveline, known for his delicate and detailed style, captures the softness of the children's forms and the fluffy texture of the sheep's wool. The etching's light and airy composition, along with the peaceful setting, emphasizes the theme of childhood slumber. This artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Aveline's mastery of line and his ability to evoke a sense of peacefulness.