Les présents du berger

1773

Louis-Simon Lempereur after François Boucher

Associated Names
Louis-Simon Lempereur

Artist, French, 1728 - 1807

François Boucher

Artist After, French, 1703 - 1770

The image shows a pastoral scene with elegantly dressed individuals in a lush landscape. The painting has detailed brushstrokes defining the figures and flora, with a horizon featuring trees and distant mountains. The color palette is mainly sepia, highlighting the intricate line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 41 × 48.8 cm (16 1/8 × 19 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 43 × 58.1 cm (16 15/16 × 22 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.1481

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Portalis/Beraldi 1880, no. 1, State i

Associated Artworks

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La mariee de vilage

Charles-Nicolas Cochin I

1688

Eaux-fortes

Various Artists

1700

The image shows a group of figures gathered in an outdoor setting. A woman in a gown stands at the center, surrounded by other seated or reclining figures. The clothing and hairstyles suggest a historical period. Some figures are reclining on the ground, while others are seated or standing. The scene includes an ornate urn, a reclining statue, and lush trees and foliage. The sky above is partially cloudy.

Fetes venitiennes

Laurent Cars

1732

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Portalis, baron Roger and Henri Beraldi. Les graveurs du dix-huitieme siecle. 2 parts, 3 vols. each part. Paris, 1880.

Wikidata ID

Q64959983

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