Watch with an Allegory of Motherhood c. 1760 - 1770

"Watch with an Allegory of Motherhood" is a gold pocket watch created by the French artist Jean Antoine Lépine, circa 1760-1770. The watch's enamel cover features a delicate scene of a mother feeding two children in an interior setting, a representation of domesticity and the nurturing aspects of motherhood. Lépine, a prolific watchmaker, is known for his intricate and highly decorated timepieces, often featuring miniature painted scenes. This piece, with its sentimental subject matter, showcases Lépine's artistic talents in a unique and beautiful way.