{"product_id":"woman-holding-a-child-johann-georg-wille","title":"Woman Holding a Child - Johann Georg Wille","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1750 etching by Johann Georg Wille depicting a woman cradling a child in a rustic, outdoor setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Johann Georg Wille, dated 1750, captures a quiet domestic moment. Wille, a German engraver who spent much of his career in Paris, was highly regarded for his technical precision and his ability to translate the nuances of painting into the medium of print. In this work, a woman sits beneath a tree, cradling a young child in her arms. The composition is grounded in the everyday, featuring rustic elements such as a wooden barrel, a basket, and a broom resting nearby. These objects provide a sense of place, suggesting a rural or courtyard setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWille employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define form and texture. The play of light and shadow across the figures and the surrounding foliage demonstrates his command of the etching needle. The drapery of the woman's clothing is rendered with fluid lines, while the bark of the tree and the wooden textures of the barrel are depicted with more rigid, descriptive strokes. The child looks upward, creating a gentle interaction between the two figures that anchors the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the Rococo style, Wille often focused on themes of intimacy and daily life. This print reflects the period's interest in genre subjects, which moved away from the grand historical narratives of the previous century. The work is signed 'Wille Del. et Sculp. 1750' in the lower margin, indicating that he was responsible for both the original design and the execution of the plate. This piece offers a glimpse into the technical standards of mid-eighteenth-century printmaking, where clarity of line and tonal balance were paramount. It remains a fine example of the artist's ability to imbue a simple scene with a sense of calm and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-two-prophets-jean-honore-fragonard\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Two Prophets - Jean-Honoré Fragonard — Jean-Honoré Fragonard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Georg Wille","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456286953807,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456294162767,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58456294195535,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456294228303,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456294261071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456294293839,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456294326607,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456294359375,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456294392143,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58456294424911,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58456294457679,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58456294490447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-Holding-a-Child_Poster_CompositorV1_1786260727140.jpg?v=1786503252","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/woman-holding-a-child-johann-georg-wille","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}