Rien de trop (Nothing in Excess)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, gepubliceerd 1756
- Kunstenaar
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Datering
- gepubliceerd 1756
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- hand-colored etching
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
The image shows sheep grazing in a field of tall, golden grass. The sheep are portrayed with detailed brushstrokes against the backdrop of a medieval-style stone castle on a distant hill. The sky has soft blue and pink hues. The color palette consists of warm yellows and browns in the fields contrasting with muted tones of the castle.