1785
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Noce de Village (Village Wedding) is a 1785 ink by Charles-Melchior Descourtis, a Romanticism work, depicting Tent, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a lively village wedding scene. It's a detailed scene with people dancing and playing music. The artist included many small details, like the food and decorations, which makes the scene feel more real and fun. The wedding scene is happening at night, and the artist used different colors to show this. The dark colors make the scene feel cozy and intimate. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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