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Noce de Village (Village Wedding)

Charles-Melchior Descourtis after Nicolas Antoine Taunay

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group scene with a tent and trees. There is a large tent with flowing fabric and figures beneath it, set against a backdrop of trees. In the foreground, there is a shape resembling a dog. The setting suggests an outdoor gathering or festive event. The drawing has a light sepia or monochrome quality, giving it a vintage or antiqued look. The details are somewhat blurred, lending the piece an ethereal or dream-like quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1785
Medium
wash-manner engraving printed in ochre on laid paper
Dimensions
3388 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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