Spelende kinderen op een boerderij 1771

"Spelende kinderen op een boerderij" (Playing Children on a Farm) is a 1771 drawing by Jean Baptist Leprince, a French artist known for his idyllic depictions of rural life. This sepia-toned drawing portrays a group of children playing near a farmhouse. The scene is filled with charming details: a small stream, a large tree, and a variety of farm animals. The work’s warmth and delicate lines are characteristic of Leprince's style, which often focused on playful scenes of everyday life. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Leprince's ability to capture the beauty and simplicity of rural life.