The Stubborn Donkey

Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, after Jean Honoré Fragonard

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a rustic interior scene with several animals and objects. The painting portrays a lively rustic setting filled with activity and various animals. In the center, some poultry and sheep are scattered around the room. A ladder is positioned at an angle, suggesting an upper area visible as a wooden balcony. Items are hanging from the ceiling, and the space is filled with objects such as baskets, pottery, and textiles. Light and shadow play across the scene, highlighting certain areas and creating a sense of movement and life.