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Rien de trop (Nothing in Excess)

Pierre Etienne Moitte after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

National Gallery of Art

The image shows sheep grazing in a field of tall, golden grass. The sheep are portrayed with detailed brushstrokes against the backdrop of a medieval-style stone castle on a distant hill. The sky has soft blue and pink hues. The color palette consists of warm yellows and browns in the fields contrasting with muted tones of the castle.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1756
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
3288 × 4527 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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