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Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and

Quentin-Pierre Chedel , 1759

Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and, by Quentin-Pierre Chedel, ink, 1759
Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and, by Quentin-Pierre Chedel, ink, 1759

Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Quentin-Pierre Chedel. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat is a hand-colored etching created by Quentin-Pierre Chedel in 1759.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a peaceful landscape with a gazelle, tortoise, rat, and crow interacting in a serene environment, accompanied by a distant deer and mountain range.

Technique & Style

Chedel employed a range of earthy tones, including greens, browns, and tans, to achieve a sense of depth and atmosphere, conveying a tranquil scene where animals coexist harmoniously.

History & Provenance

The work is a print by Chedel, dated to 1759, executed in hand-colored etching.

Artist & collection

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Who painted Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and?

Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and was painted by Quentin-Pierre Chedel in 1759.

Where can I see Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and?

Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and?

Le corbeau, la gazelle, la tortue et le rat (The Crow, the Gazelle, the Tortoise, and is associated with Romanticism.

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