L'ane et le chien (The Donkey and the Dog)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1756
- Artist
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Date
- published 1756
- Type
- Medium
- hand-colored etching
- Dimensions
- 28.3 × 21 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a donkey with baskets, a dog interacting with it, a person resting, a stone bridge over a river, buildings, mountains, and cloudy sky in a serene, pastoral scene. The artwork features detailed brushwork and etching-like textures with muted earth tones and pastel colors.