Singerie: The Picnic

Französische Malerei 1655–1739, circa 1739

The artwork is a horizontal painting featuring a scene in which monkeys dressed in human clothing partake in a picnic in a wooded landscape. In the foreground, several monkeys are gathered around a picnic spread, with some seated and others standing, engaged in activities such as holding plates and pouring drinks. The attire includes garments with coats, hats, and dresses in tones of pink, yellow, and blue. In the background, more monkeys are with animals, such as a horse and a dog. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense trees and a partially cloudy sky, with a town visible in the distance. The colors are rich and earthy, with a focus on greens, browns, and subtle highlights.
Artista
Französische Malerei 1655–1739
Datazione
circa 1739
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
90,1 × 149,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork is a horizontal painting featuring a scene in which monkeys dressed in human clothing partake in a picnic in a wooded landscape. In the foreground, several monkeys are gathered around a picnic spread, with some seated and others standing, engaged in activities such as holding plates and pouring drinks. The attire includes garments with coats, hats, and dresses in tones of pink, yellow, and blue. In the background, more monkeys are with animals, such as a horse and a dog. The scene is set against a backdrop of dense trees and a partially cloudy sky, with a town visible in the distance. The colors are rich and earthy, with a focus on greens, browns, and subtle highlights.

Französische Malerei 1655–1739