Summer(?) 1768
charlesmichelcampion
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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horse
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men
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
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sea
"Summer(?)" is a 1768 etching by French artist Charles Michel Campion, depicting a windmill in a rural landscape, framed by an oval border adorned with decorative elements. The delicate lines of the etching capture the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside, with figures of people and animals adding a sense of activity to the scene. This work showcases Campion's skill in portraying nature and the details of everyday life, contributing to the development of landscape art in the 18th century. The etching is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
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