A boy, a woman and an old man sit around a barrel table; behind, a boy watches the fire. Engraving by C.E. Lempereur (Cousinet) after Le Nain.

Date:
1700-1799
Reference:
3043822i
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Description

The boy holds a jug and a half-full glass. The woman holds a distaff. The old man, who wears a cloak, holds his hat. On the barrel is some porrage or similar food on a plate. Behind are a cupboard and a table holding utensils

Publication/Creation

[Paris]

Physical description

1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 30.6 x 35.3 cm

Lettering

Le bénédicité flamant. Peint par Le Naim ; Gravé par Elisab. Cousinet.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3043822i

Reproduction note

After: a painting in the opposite direction which was acquired by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., in 1952

Type/Technique

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Where to find it

  • impression lacking most of the lettering
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