Un violent exercice étouffe les sentimens tendres

Noël Le Mire after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a hunting scene with a dog and two figures. The drawing depicts two individuals engaged in a conversation or instruction session in a natural setting. One figure is holding a large stick or pole, while the other is bending down by a small dog. The background features rolling clouds in the sky and distant trees, adding depth to the landscape. The ground is detailed with foliage and grass, indicative of a rural or wild environment with various plants depicted in the foreground. The artwork includes a caption in French.