A Family Gathering on a Terrace

ca. 1700–1750

Not on view

This scene of an elegant family relaxing on a shady terrace may be a study for a family portrait, or simply a fête galante. One servant shields the family from the sun, while another carries a tray of food up the stairs. The composition is framed by decorative elements: a vase atop a pedestal on the left, and an ornate fountain on the right. The artist's confidence is evident in the varied and vigorous handling of the pen and ink.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: A Family Gathering on a Terrace
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: ca. 1700–1750
Medium: Pen and black ink, squared in red chalk
Dimensions: Length: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm)
Width: 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Monroe Warshaw, 2019
Object Number: 2019.457.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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