Bird's Nest
Jean-Baptiste Charpentier the Elder
1792
unspecified
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
Jean-Baptiste Charpentier the Elder
1792
unspecified
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting shows a family in a forest clearing. A woman sits on a rock, with a boy and a toddler standing beside her. A girl sits on the rock behind them, holding a birdcage. The woman is handing a nest to the boy, who is holding a hat. The toddler looks up at the boy. The painting features a mix of earth tones, with the figures dressed in 18th-century clothing. The forest background is dark, with some blue sky visible through the trees. You can learn more about this painting by exploring the work of artist Jean-Baptiste Charpentier the Elder.
