Le Declin Du Jour - Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune French Engraved Art Framed Print 1772 18th Century Hand Colored Engraving Art Print - Framed in Gold & Bronze Colored Inlay Wooden Frame. Small pochoir illustration by Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune, a prominent French artist title translation: Le Declin Du Jour (The Decline of the Day) signature translation: J.M. Moreau the Younger designed (it), (engraved it). 1772 Technique: Etching and engraving; hand colored Artist: Jean-Michel Moreau le Jeune Subject: a romanticized pastoral scene typical of the late Rococo period, depicting a young couple (often interpreted as shepherds) embracing amidst a flock of sheep as the day ends. Style: The work is part of a genre that idealized country life, a theme famously popularized by contemporary artists like Francois Boucher, whose influence is evident in the composition and subject matter Produced: circa 1772 Original hand-colored pochoir (stencil) illustration Printed on laid paper Measures: Framed: 13.5" h x 11.5" x 1" d; Engraved Print is: 5.75" h x 4.5" Condition: excellent condition. no damage at all to the print. It is MINT. frame has minimal dings.