Les Baignets

Nicolas Delaunay after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a domestic scene in a rustic kitchen. The drawing shows a group of people gathered around a hearth inside a round frame. The scene depicts a warm, cozy kitchen environment where food is central. A woman is crouched down as she cooks over the open fire, portrayed in the act of frying, with the flames illuminating the figures and casting soft shadows. A cluster of individuals, including children and adults, appear to be enjoying the moment. One of the children is tugging on a woman's skirt, and there is a dog nearby. The scene is framed by a wreath of fruits and leaves, and below the central imagery, a banner reads "LES BAIGNETS."