Farmyard
Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Hoüel
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Hoüel
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a quiet farm scene. A small, weathered house sits near a pond, with a duck swimming nearby. A person stands on the porch, and another leans on a fence. Trees and a few animals—like a cow—fill the background, while a thatched-roof hut and a fence add to the rustic feel. The artist focused on daily life, not grand scenes. The lines are precise, capturing textures like wood and water. Want to see more prints like this? Check out etching next.
