Rien de trop (Nothing in Excess)
1756
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre Etienne Moitte
Pierre Etienne Moitte (1777–1777) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rien de trop (Nothing in Excess) is a 1756 ink by Pierre Etienne Moitte, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet scene where two dogs herd a flock of sheep toward a round building with columns. The building sits on a grassy hill near a lake, with trees and ruins in the background. The dogs’ fur is dark, and the sheep are white, standing out against the green and blue tones. The title at the bottom, *Rien de trop*, hints this might be a lesson in balance—too much of anything isn’t good. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create depth, which is common in prints. If you like this, check out the technique: etching.
Pierre Etienne Moitte (1777–1777) was an artist.
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