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La Bonne Aventure

Pierre-Alexandre Aveline after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a ground-level view of a lush landscape with dense trees and foliage crowding the upper portion. A group of elegantly dressed figures, predominantly women, converse among the trees, while a few sheep are visible to the right. The scene is rendered with intricate engraving, creating detailed textures in the leaves and clothing. The color palette is monochrome with sepia tones, emphasizing light and shade. Stone structures are faintly visible in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1738
Medium
engraving with etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3522 × 4694 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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