The Progress of Love 1803

"The Progress of Love" is a 1803 drawing by Antoine Pierre Mongin, a French artist known for his idyllic landscapes. This drawing features a lush park setting with elegant figures strolling amongst classical ruins and bridges. The use of a monochromatic brown wash creates a sense of depth and tranquility, typical of the Neoclassical style prevalent during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, coupled with the romantic subject matter, captures the idealized beauty of a bygone era. This drawing is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City.