Artwork
Vue d’une Laiterie près St. Maur-les-Paris (View of the Dairy near St. Maur-les-Paris)
Vue d’une Laiterie près St. Maur-les-Paris (View of the Dairy near St. Maur-les-Paris) is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Le Roy. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Vue d’une Laiterie près St.
About this work
Overview
Vue d’une Laiterie près St. Maur-les-Paris is a print created by Le Roy around 1772, depicting a serene rural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a dairy farm in the countryside near St. Maur-les-Paris, with a woman tending to cows near a wooden building, surrounded by trees and a winding path.
Technique & Style
Executed in red chalk-manner on laid paper, the image features soft, sketchy lines, capturing everyday rural life in a simple yet detailed style.
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