La Foire de Gonesse, from Choix de chasons mises in musique par M. De La Borde, Premier Valet-de-Chambre ordinaire du Roi, Gouverneur du Louvre. Ornées d'Estampes Par J.M. Moreau, Dédiées à Madame la Dauphine. A Paris Chez de Lormel, Imprimeur de l'Academie Royale de Musique rue du Foin Siant-Jacques. MDCCLXXIII. Avec Aprobation et Privilège du Roi. Gravées par Moria et M.lle Vendôme 1772

"La Foire de Gonesse" is an etching by Jean-Michel Moreau the Younger, a renowned French artist, that depicts a bustling fair scene. The lively composition is full of figures in period clothing, many gathered around a figure who appears to be a performer or a storyteller. The scene showcases the vibrant social life and entertainment of 18th-century France. Moreau's meticulous detail and skilled use of line create a realistic and engaging representation of this iconic cultural event. The etching, part of a series illustrating songs by the composer La Borde, provides a glimpse into the daily life and amusements of the era.