A Shepherd and a Shepherdess Resting

late 18th century

Jean-Baptiste Hüet

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste Hüet

Artist, French, 1745 - 1811

The painting depicts two figures in a pastoral scene. The image shows a rural setting with two individuals seated on the ground, surrounded by sheep and a small dog. The scene conveys tranquility with soft pastel colors and brushstrokes that capture nature. Lush foliage surrounds them, and a basket of flowers adds vibrancy. The painting conveys a mood of leisure and harmony with nature. The style is reminiscent of François Boucher.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over traces of black and red chalk on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of David H. McDonnell

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.59 × 24.77 cm (8 1/2 × 9 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.14.8

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Stanislas d'Albuquerque, Paris [b. 1950] (Lugt. 3147); (Sphinx Fine Art, London); David McDonnell, Arlington, VA; gift to NGA, 2021.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper right in graphite: 60383 / de Bays(?); by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 60383 / de Buys(?); by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: X43

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