Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée

Französische Grafik 1781–1788, 1787

This is a painting depicting a pastoral scene near a fountain. The image shows a tranquil setting with a fountain pouring water into a calm stream or pond. Various elements of nature and human life are present around the fountain, including lush greenery, tall trees forming a canopy in the background, plants with vibrant flowers, a small animal by the fountain, and haystacks or a pile of straw. Dispersed clothing items suggest that someone may have been present. The painting is in the style of Jean-Baptiste Greuze.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1781–1788
Date
1787
Type
Print
Medium
color etching and wash manner on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within platemark): 34 × 25.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting depicting a pastoral scene near a fountain. The image shows a tranquil setting with a fountain pouring water into a calm stream or pond. Various elements of nature and human life are present around the fountain, including lush greenery, tall trees forming a canopy in the background, plants with vibrant flowers, a small animal by the fountain, and haystacks or a pile of straw. Dispersed clothing items suggest that someone may have been present. The painting is in the style of Jean-Baptiste Greuze.

Französische Grafik 1781–1788