Fête Champêtre
1775
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1775
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a group of people in a wooded area. They are dressed in 18th-century clothing, with men wearing hats and women wearing long dresses. Some of them are sitting, while others are standing or playing musical instruments. In the foreground, a woman is sitting on the ground, reading a book. She is wearing a long dress and has a hat on her head. To her right, a man is playing a flute. He is wearing a hat and a long coat. In the background, there are trees and other people. The atmosphere of the painting is relaxed and peaceful. The painting is held at the Art Institute of Chicago.