Peasants Resting 1803

"Peasants Resting" (1803) is an etching by French artist Jean Jacques de Boissieu (1736-1810). The work depicts a group of peasants gathered beneath a large tree in a rural setting. Their simple clothing and relaxed postures create a sense of tranquility, typical of Boissieu's genre scenes. The etching is characterized by delicate lines and subtle shading, which contribute to the work's peaceful atmosphere. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, "Peasants Resting" offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of rural people during the early 19th century.