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Le paysan

Charles Louis Lingée after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of individuals in an architectural setting with a statue. The scene depicts five figures arranged in an interior space dominated by large columns and a statue in the background. The statue is dressed in classical attire and wearing a helmet. In the foreground, a person is kneeling in a dramatic pose, one arm raised and the other hand clutching their chest, while another person holds a tray of items towards them. A few other figures stand or sit around, observing, each with distinct expressions and gestures. The figures are arranged dynamically, and their clothing and gestures suggest a narrative moment. The architectural details include a vaulted ceiling and detailed columns.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
2817 × 4073 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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