Les folâtres jeux sont les premiers cuisiniers du monde

1778

Robert Delaunay after Jean-Michel Moreau

Associated Names
Robert Delaunay

Artist, French, 1749 - 1814

Jean-Michel Moreau the Younger

Artist After, French, 1741 - 1814

This is a drawing of a group picnic scene under lush trees. The drawing depicts a group enjoying a picnic on the grass, surrounded by towering trees with abundant foliage. The central focus is on a laid-out blanket with various picnic items. Bottles and a basket add to the communal atmosphere. Two figures in period costumes appear to be pouring drinks and engaging in interactions. The detailed etching style enhances the textures of the fabric, trees, and landscape, providing a glimpse into the pastime being enjoyed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.498

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bocher 1882, no. 1463, State iv/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1882

  • Bocher, Emmanuel. Jean Michel Moreau le jeune. Les gravures francaises du XVIIIe siecle, 6. Paris: Damascene Morgand et Charles Fatout, 1882.

Wikidata ID

Q65082254

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