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Le paysan

Charles Louis Lingée after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of five men and a statue within an elaborate architectural setting. Four men stand on the left side: one man holds a platter of grapes, another carries a bundle of sticks on his shoulder, and a third is kneeling with his hand up as if surprised. Two other men, dressed similarly, stand behind him. To the far right, a man is seated in a chair, looking towards the scene on his left, wearing an ornate coat with lace. A cap lies on the ground in front of the kneeling man. Behind them stands a large statue of a figure in classical robes and a helmet, with one arm slightly raised. The background includes tall pillars and a decorated arched ceiling, conveying formality and grandeur.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
2833 × 3961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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