Le Menuet de la mariée (The Bride's Minuet)

Französische Grafik 1781–1788, 1786

This is a painting of an outdoor festivity. The scene shows a wedding celebration with lively characters in period attire, dancing and socializing in front of a rustic structure with fabric banners. Musicians are playing as people of different ages engage in dance and merriment. Onlookers watch under a partly cloudy sky, creating a festive atmosphere. The style is reminiscent of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, who focused on detailed genre scenes capturing human emotion and social interactions.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1781–1788
Datation
1786
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color etching and wash-manner engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
image (including framing line): 30,7 × 23,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of an outdoor festivity. The scene shows a wedding celebration with lively characters in period attire, dancing and socializing in front of a rustic structure with fabric banners. Musicians are playing as people of different ages engage in dance and merriment. Onlookers watch under a partly cloudy sky, creating a festive atmosphere. The style is reminiscent of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, who focused on detailed genre scenes capturing human emotion and social interactions.

Französische Grafik 1781–1788