Oboe Player 1782

"Oboe Player" is an etching created in 1782 by French artist Jean Jacques de Boissieu. This print depicts three figures, one of whom is playing an oboe, while two others hold lambs. The scene is framed by a rustic background, with a table and a basket for one of the lambs. The use of shadow and detail in this etching captures the quietude of the moment. This work showcases Boissieu's mastery of the etching technique and is characteristic of his interest in scenes of everyday life.