A Family Gathering on a Terrace

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

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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.

A Family Gathering on a Terrace, Anonymous, French, 18th century, Pen and black ink, squared in red chalk

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