Classical Landscape with Women at a Fountain 1760 - 1819

This 18th-century drawing by Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, titled "Classical Landscape with Women at a Fountain," depicts a serene, idealized landscape. The drawing is executed in black chalk and features a group of women gathered around a fountain in the foreground. The figures are rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading, while the background showcases a distant hilltop villa and lush foliage. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony, characteristic of Valenciennes's artistic style, which drew inspiration from the classical landscape tradition. The artwork is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.