On the Terrace

Französische Malerei 1655–1739, c. 1730/1735

This is a painting of an outdoor gathering set in a pastoral landscape. A group of people dressed in soft, flowing garments are congregating under the trees, many of them sitting on the ground. Many of the people wear dresses and shawls in bright colors. The background displays a pastel-blue sky, tall leafy trees, and a serene green landscape that extends towards a distant horizon. On the far left appears to be the edge of a staircase or building, with one woman leaning against it with her back to us.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1655–1739
Date
c. 1730/1735
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
71.8 × 100 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of an outdoor gathering set in a pastoral landscape. A group of people dressed in soft, flowing garments are congregating under the trees, many of them sitting on the ground. Many of the people wear dresses and shawls in bright colors. The background displays a pastel-blue sky, tall leafy trees, and a serene green landscape that extends towards a distant horizon. On the far left appears to be the edge of a staircase or building, with one woman leaning against it with her back to us.

Französische Malerei 1655–1739