Farm Scene

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1779

The image shows a landscape drawing of a rustic rural scene. Several figures are depicted, including a person walking a cow and two others seated on the ground. The scene includes a quaint, thatched-roof house surrounded by scattered farm paraphernalia. The style features impressionistic brushstrokes capturing the texture of the foliage and the roof. The color palette is soft, with muted earth tones and cool blues. Highlights are used to add depth to the architectural features and figures.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datation
1779
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
black chalk and pastel? on laid paper
Dimensions
29,6 × 40,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a landscape drawing of a rustic rural scene. Several figures are depicted, including a person walking a cow and two others seated on the ground. The scene includes a quaint, thatched-roof house surrounded by scattered farm paraphernalia. The style features impressionistic brushstrokes capturing the texture of the foliage and the roof. The color palette is soft, with muted earth tones and cool blues. Highlights are used to add depth to the architectural features and figures.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780