Le Tambourin

Französische Grafik 1788–1793, c. 1789

This is a painting showing a lively outdoor gathering in a park setting. The scene captures elegantly dressed individuals engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a group of people sit on the grass, some chatting and others observing. To the left, a musician plays a drum. Children play with a small dog, adding joy to the scene. A statue on a pedestal is on the right, and lush trees surround the area. The sky has soft clouds, suggesting a pleasant day. The painting is in the style of François Boucher, known for pastoral themes and decorative elegance.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1788–1793
Date
c. 1789
Type
Print
Medium
color etching and wash-manner engraving
Dimensions
Overall (outer framing line): 31 × 23.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting showing a lively outdoor gathering in a park setting. The scene captures elegantly dressed individuals engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a group of people sit on the grass, some chatting and others observing. To the left, a musician plays a drum. Children play with a small dog, adding joy to the scene. A statue on a pedestal is on the right, and lush trees surround the area. The sky has soft clouds, suggesting a pleasant day. The painting is in the style of François Boucher, known for pastoral themes and decorative elegance.

Französische Grafik 1788–1793