Artwork
Le Petit Parc
Le Petit Parc is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Petit Parc is an etching on laid paper created by Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, in 1764.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene park scene with two figures standing beneath trees along a winding path. A building and fence are visible in the background, with a small bridge spanning a body of water.
Technique & Style
The artist employed shading to convey light and shadow, rendering the trees with dense foliage. The subtle scale of the figures within the lush surroundings contributes to the tranquil atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
Saint-Non, Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de (1727–1791) was an artist.
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