Moonlit view of a river with fishermen and a town in the background 1753 - 1793

Karel la Fargue's "Moonlit view of a river with fishermen and a town in the background" is a striking charcoal drawing depicting a serene river scene under a moonlit sky. The artist masterfully captures the tranquility of the night with subtle shading and a focus on the reflective surface of the water. The composition features fishermen in the foreground, their figures silhouetted against the soft glow of the moon. In the distance, a town with a church spire stands as a testament to human presence in this idyllic landscape. This drawing, created between 1753 and 1793, is a testament to La Fargue's skill in depicting the beauty of nature. The drawing currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.