Black and white engraving of cherubs performing acrobatic maneuvers in a wooded area.
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This is a black and white engraving depicting a whimsical scene of cherubic figures engaged in acrobatic maneuvers. The scene is set in a lightly wooded area with trees sparsely scattered across the background. The ground is covered in a pattern of small, irregular shapes, possibly representing grass or foliage. The central focus of the image is a line of six nude, winged cherubs. They are depicted in various poses, seemingly performing a series of somersaults or acrobatic flips. Each cherub is bent over, with their heads near their feet, creating a dynamic and flowing movement across the scene. One cherub is positioned at the far end, appearing to be in mid-air, while another is at the beginning, seemingly about to begin the sequence. Above the cherubs, in the upper center of the image, is a smaller cherub floating in the air, seemingly observing the acrobatic display. Below the image, there is a line of text in a cursive script, likely a caption or description of the scene. The text is in French. The bottom right corner of the image has a library stamp and a number.


License: CC0