Artwork
Le loup et le chien maigre (The Wolf and the Thin Dog)
Le loup et le chien maigre (The Wolf and the Thin Dog) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Louis-Simon Lempereur. It dates from 1756 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le loup et le chien maigre (The Wolf and the Thin Dog) is a hand-colored etching created by Louis-Simon Lempereur in 1756, depicting a narrative scene with a wolf, a thin dog, and a rural backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates a wolf and an emaciated dog beside a pond, with a windmill and houses on a hill behind, suggesting a fable or moral tale, potentially contrasting hunger and prosperity.
Technique & Style
Lempereur employed hand-colored etching, a technique allowing for sharp details, to bring vibrancy to the scene, with trees framing the composition and soft clouds in the sky.
History & Provenance
Created in 1756 by Louis-Simon Lempereur, specific provenance details are not provided, highlighting the work as part of the artist's output in the mid-18th century.
Context
This etching reflects 18th-century European interests in fables and rustic landscapes, potentially influenced by popular moral tales of the time.
Legacy
While specific legacy details are not provided, the piece contributes to the broader body of 18th-century etchings, showcasing the artist's skill in the medium.
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