Arrival at an Inn

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, 18th century

This is a painting of an outdoor street scene with figures in historical attire and horses. The scene depicts a group of individuals dressed in traditional clothing, with at least two of them mounted on horses. One horse carries an additional figure gesturing animatedly, and a small animal can be seen atop one of the figures. The setting features a building with arched windows and a stone entrance. A star symbol adorns a panel on the building. The group seems to be engaged in conversation or discussion.
Artiste
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Datation
18th century
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and brown ink with watercolor on light blue-green laid paper
Dimensions
30,4 × 23,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of an outdoor street scene with figures in historical attire and horses. The scene depicts a group of individuals dressed in traditional clothing, with at least two of them mounted on horses. One horse carries an additional figure gesturing animatedly, and a small animal can be seen atop one of the figures. The setting features a building with arched windows and a stone entrance. A star symbol adorns a panel on the building. The group seems to be engaged in conversation or discussion.

Jean-Baptiste Oudry