Noce de Village (Village Wedding)

Charles-Melchior Descourtis after Nicolas Antoine Taunay

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an outdoor gathering under tents. The scene is composed of several figures gathered under a makeshift tent in what appears to be a village setting. The tent is constructed with wooden poles and draped fabric, providing shelter for a group of seated and standing figures. The background is dominated by trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there are various objects such as a jug, baskets, and bundles of sticks.