Artwork
La famille du fermier
La famille du fermier is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Clément-Pierre Marillier. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La famille du fermier is an etching created by Clément-Pierre Marillier in 1791.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a family of five in a cluttered, stone-walled room. The father lies on the floor, surrounded by children and a worried-looking woman. The scene conveys a sense of urgency and distress, with each face expressing stress or exhaustion.
Technique & Style
The etching technique allowed Marillier to achieve a high level of detail in the print. The image is characterized by its emotional intensity and realistic portrayal of a chaotic domestic scene.
Artist & collection
