Foire de Village

1788

Charles-Melchior Descourtis after Nicolas Antoine Taunay

Associated Names
Charles-Melchior Descourtis

Artist, French, 1753 - 1820

Nicolas Antoine Taunay

Artist After, French, 1755 - 1830

This print shows a village fair with various people engaged in different activities. To the right, two performers are on a stage, one of whom is dressed in a colorful costume and wearing a black mask, the other dressed in pale clothing. A young boy with a drum is next to the stage, his back to us, and two dogs are nearby on the left. In the background, tents are set up, and a crowd of people gather around them, many facing the stage. Trees with green and brown leaves arch overhead. The sky is a blend of pastel blue and cream colors, and the color palette of the print is mainly earthy tones with pops of color from clothing. Below the print are a few lines of text and what looks like a crest with a shield.”

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving printed in color

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2144


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1944

  • French Prints and Drawings of the XVIIIth Century, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1944-1945, no catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q64954428

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