The Happy Family (L'Heureuse fécondité) 1745 - 1806

"The Happy Family" (L'Heureuse fécondité) is an 18th-century etching by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a prominent French Rococo painter. This print, which is part of a larger series of six, depicts a family gathered in an indoor setting. The scene is composed in a circular format, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of a mother cradling her child, surrounded by her family. The etching uses delicate lines and shading to create a sense of intimacy and warmth, characteristic of the Rococo style. This print was likely intended for a private audience, reflecting the domestic themes that were popular during this period.