Family Promenade in the Park

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, 1765/1766

The image features a group of figures in an elegant and whimsical setting. Most individuals are shown in full length across the scene. At the center, a woman and man are prominently displayed. The woman wears a white gown with puffy sleeves and a tall bonnet, while the man is dressed in a blue and gold outfit with knee-length pants. The woman has pale features, delicate facial characteristics, and styled hair under her bonnet. The man also has pale features, with hair that appears white or powdered in an 18th-century style. Around them, various individuals are depicted, including children and a caretaker holding a baby. Children are seen playing and a caretaker is holding a baby, with two women near a bench or in the cart. Everyone is dressed in colorful garments reminiscent of 18th-century attire. The background features a painted scene with swirling patterns in shades of blue, gray, and earth tones, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Date
1765/1766
Type
Drawing
Medium
gouache with pen and black ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
27.4 × 38.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a group of figures in an elegant and whimsical setting. Most individuals are shown in full length across the scene. At the center, a woman and man are prominently displayed. The woman wears a white gown with puffy sleeves and a tall bonnet, while the man is dressed in a blue and gold outfit with knee-length pants. The woman has pale features, delicate facial characteristics, and styled hair under her bonnet. The man also has pale features, with hair that appears white or powdered in an 18th-century style. Around them, various individuals are depicted, including children and a caretaker holding a baby. Children are seen playing and a caretaker is holding a baby, with two women near a bench or in the cart. Everyone is dressed in colorful garments reminiscent of 18th-century attire. The background features a painted scene with swirling patterns in shades of blue, gray, and earth tones, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775