French painter, etcher, lithographer (1800-1868)

Love conquering time: Cupids seize Father Time's hourglass, break the blade of his scythe, and crown two hearts smouldering with the fire of love. Colour lithograph by E. Wattier after F. Boucher.

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Emile Wattier

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Love conquering time: Cupids seize Father Time's hourglass, break the blade of his scythe, and crown two hearts smouldering with the fire of love. Colour lithograph by E. Wattier after F. Boucher.