The Rose 1788

"The Rose" is a hand-colored etching by Louis Philibert Debucourt, a French artist known for his elegant depictions of 18th-century Parisian society. This print, completed in 1788, captures a romantic encounter between a man and a woman in a lush garden setting. The couple is surrounded by floral arrangements, a cascading fountain, and a sculpted Cupid, highlighting the themes of love and courtship popular in Rococo art. The text surrounding the image provides additional context, featuring a poem that likely references the couple's interactions. "The Rose" is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.