Noon was painted by Gilles Demarteau in 1776.

Where can I see Noon?

Noon is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Noon?

Noon is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Noon

Gilles Demarteau , 1776

Noon is a print by the Baroque artist Gilles Demarteau. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

You see a young shepherdess avoiding the noonday sun in a rural landscape.
She's sitting under a tree, trying to stay cool.
This painting is part of a set that shows different times of day, which was a common theme in 18th century art, often used to decorate rooms.
The artist likely chose this theme to showcase everyday life in a peaceful setting.
Check out the work of artist Gilles Demarteau.

Overview

Noon is a print from a series depicting different times of day, featuring a young shepherdess seeking shade in a rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The print portrays a serene scene of pastoral life, with the shepherdess resting under a tree to escape the midday sun, exemplifying a tranquil moment in everyday life.

Technique & Style

The print is colored to resemble a drawing made with black and red chalk and wash, a technique used by the artist Gilles Demarteau to give it a soft, hand-drawn appearance.

Context

The theme of times of day was a common decorative motif in 18th-century art, often used in suites of prints to adorn rooms with scenes of rural life.