Bondedreng fra Savoyen (Savoyard de Chambery) 1760s

"Bondedreng fra Savoyen (Savoyard de Chambery)" is an etching created by Pierre Etienne Moitte in the 1760s. The artwork depicts a young Savoyard boy standing in a rural landscape, holding his hat in his left hand. The boy is shown in a simple, rustic attire, showcasing the traditional clothing worn by individuals from the Savoy region. The background features a farmhouse and a small fence, suggesting the boy’s rural upbringing. The etching exemplifies Moitte's talent in capturing realistic details of everyday life, particularly the social customs and attire of his time. This work is a part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection in Denmark.