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Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

National Gallery of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
1787
Medium
color etching and wash manner on laid paper
Dimensions
3333 × 4483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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