Délassement champêtre (Sylvan Leisure)

1825

Philippe-Auguste Hennequin

Associated Names
Philippe-Auguste Hennequin

Artist, French, 1762 - 1833

Mr. Claude Aubry

Lithographer

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with figures reclining amidst trees and a rocky landscape. The drawing depicts several figures lounging in a natural setting, with some of them possibly engaged in playing musical instruments or in conversation. The setting is serene and pastoral, featuring stylized trees and an outdoor area that suggests leisure and relaxation. In the background, a rocky landscape can be seen, adding depth to the scene. The figures are draped in flowing garments, contributing to the classical ambiance of the composition. The title "DÉLASSEMENT CHAMPÊTRE" at the bottom suggests a theme of rural relaxation or pastoral enjoyment. The use of lines and shading gives the drawing a textured and detailed appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.2 × 48.6 cm (11 1/8 × 19 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.198.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Benoit 1994, no. 41


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Joel R. Bergquist Fine Arts, Palo Alto); purchased 2016 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1994

  • Benoit, Jérémie. Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, 1762-1833. Paris, 1994: no. 41.

Inscriptions

lower left below image: Hennequin del. lith.; lower center below image: DÉLASSEMENT CHAMPÊTRE; loweer right below image: Lith. C. Aubry.

Markings

blindstamp of Hennequin's sale (Lugt 2068)

Wikidata ID

Q77258383

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