Noce de Village (Village Wedding)

1785

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 is a painting of a scene at a fair or gathering beneath a large canopy or tent. Various containers and barrels are present, adding to the rustic feel of the setting. Wooden structures and ropes suggest a temporary and utilitarian setup. Wisps of smoke or haze are visible in the atmosphere. The characters are dressed in period attire indicative of an 18th-century setting, with women's dresses and men's coats and hats. The style is reminiscent of Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater, known for his depictions of festive gatherings and outdoor scenes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color etching and wash-manner engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 39.7 × 29.3 cm (15 5/8 × 11 9/16 in.)
    overall (outer framing line): 32.1 × 34.5 cm (12 5/8 × 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2472

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christofle Collection, Paris. Widener Collection; gift to NGA, 1942

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1985

  • Figure Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985-1986, no cat.

Markings

recto: C D on either side of a scepter with a star ink-stamped in red [not in Lugt]

Wikidata ID

Q64954436

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