Les Villagois à la Pêche (The Villages Fishing) 1734 - 1790

This etching, created by French artist René Gaillard between 1734 and 1790, depicts a pastoral scene of villagers fishing in a tranquil wooded landscape. The composition features a group of figures, including a woman tending a donkey, and a man and woman engaging in the act of fishing. The intricate details and delicate lines of Gaillard's etching create a sense of serenity and harmony, highlighting the simplicity of rural life. The artwork, titled "Les Villagois à la Pêche" (The Villagers Fishing), is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.