Rien de trop (Nothing in Excess)

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1756

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.
Artist
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Datare
published 1756
Tip
Print
Tehnică
hand-colored etching
Colecție
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licență
Domeniu public, CC0

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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.

Jean-Baptiste Oudry