Le tonneau d'arrosage [upper half], 1762. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

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Le tonneau d'arrosage [upper half], 1762. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Le tonneau d'arrosage [upper half], 1762

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Le Tonneau d'Arrosage" (The Watering Barrel), created by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin in 1762, is an exquisite etching and drypoint masterpiece from the 18th century. This monochrome artwork, now held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., showcases the elegance and charm of rural French life during this period. The upper half of the print depicts a serene garden setting. In the foreground, a large, ornate barrel sits atop a wooden cart, its wooden staves curving gracefully outwards. The barrel, used for watering gardens, is a common sight in the countryside, and its presence here adds a sense of authenticity to the scene. Behind the barrel, two wooden chairs are placed under the shade of a tree, inviting relaxation and leisure. In the background, a group of people are engaged in various activities. A man sits in a chair, deep in thought, while a woman in a flowing dress leans over a table, perhaps writing a letter. Another woman, dressed in a simple apron, carries a bucket of water from the barrel to water the nearby flowers. A man in a hat and coat walks along a winding path, while a child plays with a toy nearby. The intricately detailed furniture and statues in the background add to the sense of wealth and leisure, while the drypoint technique used by Saint-Aubin adds texture and depth to the print. The use of black and white creates a timeless, classic feel, transporting us back to a simpler time and place. Overall, "Le Tonneau d'Arrosage" is a beautiful and evocative piece of heritage art that captures the essence of 18th-century French life.

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