Horses Being Led to Water on a Winding Riverbank 1771

"Horses Being Led to Water on a Winding Riverbank" (1771) is an etching by the French artist Nicolas Pérignon. The print depicts a picturesque landscape with two horses being led to a riverbank, past a group of houses. The scene is framed by trees and hills, with a cloudy sky overhead. Pérignon's meticulous detail in this etching showcases his skill in rendering the natural world, contributing to the realism of the scene. This peaceful and idyllic scene would have likely resonated with contemporary viewers, who appreciated the beauty of the natural world.