Artwork preview

La Bonne Aventure

Pierre-Alexandre Aveline after François Boucher

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with sheep resting on grass, surrounded by plant life and an old tree. Figures in robes are gathered in conversation or observation, with architectural elements in the background. The drawing depicts light and shadow in a detailed woodland setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1738
Medium
etching on laid paper (proof)
Dimensions
3475 × 4649 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original