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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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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.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Shepherd and a Shepherdess Resting

Jean-Baptiste Hüet

Date
late 18th century
Medium
watercolor over traces of black and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 21.59 × 24.77 cm (8 1/2 × 9 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2022.14.8
Credit line
Gift of David H. McDonnell
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • Seated figure
  • Tree
  • Dog
  • Sheep
  • Figures
Provenance

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

Inscription

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

NGA object ID 224374. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.