House with a Dovecote in a Rolling Landscape c. 1770

"House with a Dovecote in a Rolling Landscape" is an etching by Nicolas Pérignon, created around 1770. The print depicts a simple farmhouse with a thatched roof and a dovecote, nestled amidst a rolling landscape dotted with trees. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the building's textures, the lush foliage, and the distant sky. Pérignon was known for his landscape etchings, and this work exemplifies his ability to capture the beauty and tranquility of the natural world. The etching is a fine example of 18th-century landscape art, capturing the picturesque beauty of the rural French countryside.