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Le torrent et la riviere (The Torrent and theRiver)

Louis-Simon Lempereur after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a red coat in a river, holding on to a horse. A hat floats nearby. Three figures in 18th-century clothing stand on a rocky riverbank looking concerned. In the background, there are trees, a castle-like structure, and large clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing movement and textures. The color palette includes muted tones like earthy browns, greens, soft blue, and subtle reds.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1756
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
3266 × 4449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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