Huis op het platteland c. 1765 - 1775

This is a pencil sketch of a house in the countryside by French Rococo painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The artwork is likely a study, or preparatory drawing, for one of his more elaborate paintings. Fragonard was known for his paintings of idyllic landscapes and pastoral scenes, often featuring romantic themes. The artist captures the structure of the house with quick strokes of his pencil. The simple lines of the sketch give a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, characteristic of his work. This sketch is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.