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Farm Scene

Jean-Baptiste Hüet, I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape drawing of a rustic rural scene. Several figures are depicted, including a person walking a cow and two others seated on the ground. The scene includes a quaint, thatched-roof house surrounded by scattered farm paraphernalia. The style features impressionistic brushstrokes capturing the texture of the foliage and the roof. The color palette is soft, with muted earth tones and cool blues. Highlights are used to add depth to the architectural features and figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1779
Medium
black chalk and pastel? on laid paper
Dimensions
4838 × 3555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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