Who painted Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée?

Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée was painted by Philibert-Louis Debucourt in 1787.

Where can I see Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée?

Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée?

Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée

Philibert-Louis Debucourt , 1787

Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Philibert-Louis Debucourt. It dates from 1787 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in plate, below image, at left: Peint et gravé par De Bucourt peintre du Roy 1787; in plate, below image, at center: HEUR ET MALHEUR; / ou / LA CRUCHE CASSÉE; in plate, at bottom center: a Paris chez l'auteur Cour du Louvre la 5.eme porte agauche en entrant par la colonnade au1r
Markings: Marked:recto: flower stamp in black [unidentified, Lugt 2832]; verso: National Gallery of Art

About this work

Overview

Heur et Malheur, ou la Cruche cassée is a print created by Philibert-Louis Debucourt in 1787 using color etching and wash manner on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts two women in a park by a waterfall, one standing and the other kneeling beside a broken jug. The title suggests a connection between the broken vessel and themes of good and bad fortune.

Technique & Style

Debucourt employed soft colors and fine details to capture the interplay of light and shadow. The etching technique allowed for delicate lines and textures, contributing to the overall effect.