Nude children shearing wheat; an allegory of Summer; after a bas-relief on the Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons (Paris) 1745 - 1800

This anonymous 18th century etching titled "Nude children shearing wheat; an allegory of Summer; after a bas-relief on the Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons (Paris)" depicts four nude children engaged in the harvest. The print, likely derived from a bas-relief on the Fountain of the Four Seasons in Paris, showcases a playful, almost whimsical representation of the season of Summer, with children symbolizing the youthful vigor of the season. The children, with their cherubic faces and carefree attitudes, create a captivating narrative of the joy and abundance of the harvest. The delicate details of the wheat sheaves and the presence of a rabbit in the background add a touch of realism and charm to the scene.