Singerie: The Picnic

Französische Malerei 1655–1739, c. 1739

The artwork is a horizontal painting featuring a scene in which monkeys dressed in human clothing partake in a picnic in a wooded landscape. In the foreground, several monkeys are gathered around a picnic spread, with some seated and others standing, engaged in activities such as holding plates and pouring drinks. The attire includes garments with coats, hats, and dresses in tones of pink, yellow, and blue. In the background, more monkeys are with animals, such as a horse and a dog. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense trees and a partially cloudy sky, with a town visible in the distance. The colors are rich and earthy, with a focus on greens, browns, and subtle highlights.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1655–1739
Date
c. 1739
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
90.1 × 149.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a horizontal painting featuring a scene in which monkeys dressed in human clothing partake in a picnic in a wooded landscape. In the foreground, several monkeys are gathered around a picnic spread, with some seated and others standing, engaged in activities such as holding plates and pouring drinks. The attire includes garments with coats, hats, and dresses in tones of pink, yellow, and blue. In the background, more monkeys are with animals, such as a horse and a dog. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense trees and a partially cloudy sky, with a town visible in the distance. The colors are rich and earthy, with a focus on greens, browns, and subtle highlights.

Französische Malerei 1655–1739