1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La gageure des trois commeres: Le poirier is a 1750 ink by French 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene of three women sitting under a pear tree. One woman is holding a basket, and another is leaning on her. The third woman is standing behind them, reaching for a pear on the tree. The women are dressed in long, flowing dresses and have their hair styled in an 18th-century fashion. In the background, there is a house with a staircase leading up to it. The scene is set in a garden or orchard, with trees and bushes surrounding the women. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of leisure and relaxation. The painting is an example of Baroque art, characterized by its use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look up the Baroque movement.
This artist worked in late 18th-century France, making portrait paintings and etched prints.
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