La Douce Reverie 1793 - 1843

"La Douce Reverie," or "Sweet Reverie," is a print by Alexandre Evariste Fragonard created between 1793 and 1843. It features a woman in a flowing gown, seated on a rocky shore, her eyes closed in contemplation. The print, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York City, showcases Fragonard’s mastery of line and light, capturing the delicate beauty of the scene. This Neoclassical artwork was a popular subject for printmaking, and "La Douce Reverie" exemplifies the genre's emphasis on idealized beauty and emotional introspection.