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Vue d’une Laiterie près St. Maur-les-Paris (View of the Dairy near St. Maur-les-Paris)

Mademoiselle Le Roy, after Louis Le Sueur

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural scene with a view from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is high, marked by distant hills and scattered trees. A thatched-roof cottage is on the left, partly hidden by vegetation and a nearby wooden structure. It is an engraved artwork with detailed lines and shading defining textures of foliage, the cottage, and the terrain. The color palette is predominantly sepia and warm brown inks. In the distance, more trees and small structures are visible, creating a sense of depth. A group of people and livestock are walking along a path, adding life to the setting.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1772
Medium
chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper
Dimensions
9913 × 7140 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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