Noce de Village (Village Wedding)

Französische Grafik 1781–1788, 1785

This is a drawing of an outdoor gathering under tents. The scene is composed of several figures gathered under a makeshift tent in what appears to be a village setting. The tent is constructed with wooden poles and draped fabric, providing shelter for a group of seated and standing figures. The background is dominated by trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there are various objects such as a jug, baskets, and bundles of sticks.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1781–1788
Date
1785
Type
Print
Medium
color etching and wash-manner engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
40.5 × 30.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of an outdoor gathering under tents. The scene is composed of several figures gathered under a makeshift tent in what appears to be a village setting. The tent is constructed with wooden poles and draped fabric, providing shelter for a group of seated and standing figures. The background is dominated by trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there are various objects such as a jug, baskets, and bundles of sticks.

Französische Grafik 1781–1788