The First Steps
c. 1780-1785
Watch closely as a chubby toddler takes their very first wobbly steps across a bright red rug, reaching out toward a seated woman in a shimmering silk gown. The young mother throws her hands up in delight, while an older woman peeks mischievously from behind a rose-covered trellis. Fragonard, the ultimate master of French Rococo charm, paints this tender family moment with his signature dramatic lighting and lush, shadowy garden setting. It's a sweet snapshot of 18th-century domestic life, complete with a curious cat and a cozy wicker cradle.
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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