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
- Pictures
About this work
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
Languages
Where to find it
- impression lacking most of the lettering
Location Status Access Closed stores