Country Pleasures
1761
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1761
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Country Pleasures is a 1761 ink by Joseph de Longueil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a group of people lounging in a fancy garden. A woman in a low-cut dress sits on the grass, holding a fan, while a child plays nearby. Sheep and a dog wander around, and in the background, a statue stands on a pedestal. Trees and bushes frame the scene, with a distant archway and more figures in the distance. The artist packed a lot into this small space—everyone looks relaxed, but the garden is full of hidden details, like the tiny cherubs and the globe on the pedestal. This style was meant to show wealth and leisure, but also a little mystery. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one used ink and metal plates to create sharp, detailed prints.
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