Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée
Französische Grafik 1781–1788, 1787
- Kunstenaar
- Französische Grafik 1781–1788
- Datering
- 1787
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- color etching and wash manner on laid paper
- Afmetingen
- sheet (trimmed within platemark): 34 × 25,4 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
This is a painting depicting a pastoral scene near a fountain. The image shows a tranquil setting with a fountain pouring water into a calm stream or pond. Various elements of nature and human life are present around the fountain, including lush greenery, tall trees forming a canopy in the background, plants with vibrant flowers, a small animal by the fountain, and haystacks or a pile of straw. Dispersed clothing items suggest that someone may have been present. The painting is in the style of Jean-Baptiste Greuze.