Belphegor

Charles Emmanuel Patas and Antoine-Jean Duclos after Jean-Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a rustic interior scene. The drawing shows a simple room with an earthen floor. A seated figure faces a standing figure, with a smaller figure on their laps and a barking dog at their feet. The room contains various items, including pots on shelves and a hanging perch with two birds near the doorway. Overhead, shelves and beams add depth to the environment, and objects such as baskets and dishes are placed around. Fine details and textures emphasize the homeliness and simplicity of the setting.