Le paysan
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles Louis Lingée
Charles Louis Lingée (1748–1819) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le paysan is a 1784 ink by Charles Louis Lingée, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a statue. The statue is of a woman wearing a long robe and a helmet. She is holding a cloth in her left hand. The people are all dressed in old-fashioned clothing. One man is sitting in a chair, while the others are standing or kneeling. They seem to be looking at something on the ground. In the background, there are some columns and arches. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of seriousness and contemplation. The people in the painting appear to be engaged in some kind of discussion or debate. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
Charles Louis Lingée (1748–1819) was an artist.
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