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Le loup et le renard (The Wolf and the Fox)

published 1759

Pierre François Tardieu after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Associated Names

Pierre François Tardieu

Artist, French, 1711 - 1771

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Artist After, French, 1686 - 1755

The image shows a rustic and natural landscape with a wolf and a fox near a rooster. A fence curves towards a river dividing the scene. The horizon is defined by the river and opposite land. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed, creating texture. The color palette includes muted earth tones, greens, blues, and pastel hues for the sky. In the distance, a rural dwelling with a red roof is surrounded by trees and a mountain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored etching
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ware
Accession Number

1975.81.30
Catalogue Raisonné

Locquin 1912, no. 1179

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1912

Locquin, Jean. "Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre de Jean-Baptiste Oudry ..." Archives de l'Art francais n.s. 6 (1912): 1-209.

Wikidata ID

Q65576213

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