Little boy with a scythe, 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, from 1757, depicts a young boy, likely a peasant, standing in a field with a scythe. The boy is wearing a simple hat and clothes, and he appears to be looking down at the ground. The image is a striking example of Rococo art, a style that was popular in France during the 18th century, characterized by its elegant and playful compositions. The image was likely intended to be a part of a larger series of prints, and it reflects the growing interest in the lives of ordinary people during this period.