Landscape, from a series of six landscapes titled "Observationib.Astronom.Regiae.Paris.Scient. Acad...1736" 1736

Quentin Pierre Chedel's "Landscape" is an etching from a series of six titled “Observationib. Astronom. Regiae. Paris. Scient. Acad… 1736.” This small, detailed landscape depicts several figures working to secure a large cloth, possibly a sail, against a windy backdrop. In the distance, rocky, mountainous formations rise towards the sky, while the wind blows from the left, creating a sense of dynamic movement in the cloth and the figures’ attire. The etching's detail and intricate lines, typical of Chedel's style, effectively communicate the forces of nature at work, creating a compelling scene.