Le torrent et la riviere (The Torrent and theRiver)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1756
- Artist
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Date
- published 1756
- Type
- Medium
- hand-colored etching
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a man in a red coat in a river, holding on to a horse. A hat floats nearby. Three figures in 18th-century clothing stand on a rocky riverbank looking concerned. In the background, there are trees, a castle-like structure, and large clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing movement and textures. The color palette includes muted tones like earthy browns, greens, soft blue, and subtle reds.