Spring, after a drawing completed in Saint-Chamond 1795

"Spring, after a drawing completed in Saint-Chamond" (1795) by Jean Jacques de Boissieu is a detailed drawing of a pastoral scene featuring a large tree with a thick trunk, several other trees in the background, a group of animals and figures lounging in the foreground. The light and airy style of the drawing reflects the artist's interest in depicting the natural world. Boissieu was a French artist known for his drawings and etchings of landscapes, animals, and figures, often depicting the beauty of nature in a simple and elegant manner. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into Boissieu's artistic approach and the pastoral scenes he was drawn to in his later years.