Chacun respecte le travail des autres, afin que le sien soit en sûreté

Pierre-Philippe Choffard after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an outdoor scene with three individuals engaged in a rural activity. The drawing depicts a serene rural setting with lush foliage and a thatched-roof building in the background. A large tree dominates the center with detailed leaves providing a canopy. The foreground shows texture of the ground with clumps of earth and a shovel embedded in the soil. One individual is leaning on a shovel, another is pouring water from a container, and the third is observing or gesturing towards the others. The clothing style is indicative of a historical period, with knee-length breeches, hosiery, and brimmed hats. The scene conveys a sense of community and cooperation as suggested by the French inscription below.