Le retour trop precipite
1788
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1788
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a scene of a man and woman in a garden. The man is kneeling beside the woman, who is sitting on the ground. A dog is lying next to them. In the background, there is a statue of a cherub on a pedestal. The woman is wearing a large hat and a long dress. The man is dressed in 18th-century attire. The scene is set in a lush garden with trees and bushes. The atmosphere appears to be one of romance or drama. The painting is done in a detailed and realistic style. The artist, Pierron, Jean Antoine, was a master of etching and engraving.