Un violent exercice étouffe les sentimens tendres

Noël Le Mire after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures outdoors with a dog. They are in a rural scene, with one figure holding a long stick. The dog is playful. The background includes lush vegetation, a fence, trees, and clouds in the sky. The drawing style is detailed and linear. A caption below reads, "Un violent exercice étouffe les sentiments tendres," which translates to "Violent exercise stifles tender feelings".