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Les trois cochons couchés devant l'étable (Three Swine Lying In Front of a Sty)

Charles Meryon after Karel Dujardin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene from an elevated point of view, capturing animals and a shelter. The horizon is low with trees, bushes, a cloudy sky, distinct brushstrokes, detailed textures, three resting pigs in the foreground, a simple shelter with a thatched roof behind them, and a sepia color palette creating a warm, vintage feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3142 × 3677 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette