A Cottage with Two Men Seated at the Doorway

c. 1770

Nicolas Pérignon

Associated Names
Nicolas Pérignon

Artist, French, 1726 - 1782

The image shows a view from slightly above ground level of a rustic scene with weathered buildings integrated into the natural landscape. The horizon is not prominently visible, with land rising behind the buildings and sparse trees atop, and a figure standing on the edge of a cliff to the left. The technique used includes detailed etching strokes creating texture and depth, evident in the stonework and foliage. The color palette is monochrome, with variations of black and white emphasizing details and light and shadow. Stone structures and outdoor tools are closest, and figures sit in front of the buildings, suggesting daily life activity. The background merges with trees and rocky slopes, creating a rustic and tranquil environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.9 x 17.7 cm (4 11/16 x 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 19.5 x 24.3 cm (7 11/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.44.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Baudicour, no. 11, State (before the letters)

  • Series Title

    Premier Cahier

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Bergquist, Boston; purchased 1994 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1859

  • Baudicour, Prosper de. Le peintre-graveur français continue, ou catalogue raisonné des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole française nes dans le XVIIIe siècle. 2 vols. Paris, 1859-1861. Reprint, Paris, 1967: Prosper de. Le peintre-graveur français continue, ou catalogue raisonné des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole française nes dans le XVIIIe siècle. 2 vols. Paris: Mme Bouchard Huzard, Rapilly [etc.], 1859-1861.

Inscriptions

lower right below image in plate: Perignon fecit; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 5

Watermarks

Bunch of grapes

Wikidata ID

Q75125124

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