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The Little Boat, or The Happy Union

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a low-angle view of a small boat being rowed across a river. A woman reclines under a canopy, a man rows the boat, and a young boy is also seen rowing. Surrounding the river are dense trees, with a stately house and a person near the entrance visible in the background. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette with finely detailed brushstrokes.

Artwork Details

Date
1804
Medium
etching and aquatint on wove paper
Dimensions
12516 × 10098 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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