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George Bottellier Lasquin

French, 1882 - 1932

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The image shows a landscape drawing of a rustic rural scene. Several figures are depicted, including a person walking a cow and two others seated on the ground. The scene includes a quaint, thatched-roof house surrounded by scattered farm paraphernalia. The style features impressionistic brushstrokes capturing the texture of the foliage and the roof. The color palette is soft, with muted earth tones and cool blues. Highlights are used to add depth to the architectural features and figures.
Jean-Baptiste Hüet, Farm Scene, 1779, black chalk and pastel? on laid paper, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1963.15.15

Farm Scene

Jean-Baptiste Hüet · 1779 · black chalk and pastel? on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1963.15.15