Summer 1700 - 1800

"Summer," a 17th or 18th-century drawing by an anonymous artist, depicts a pastoral scene with a group of figures resting by the side of a road. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is characterized by a blue wash, a technique often employed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The figures, rendered in a loose and expressive style, evoke a sense of casual ease and the tranquility of the countryside. The drawing's subject matter, combined with its light and airy brushwork, suggests the artist's aim to capture the beauty and serenity of a summer day.