Les Amusements Champêtres: Le cheval fondu (Tapestry) 1730

"Les Amusements Champêtres: Le cheval fondu" is a tapestry woven in 1730 by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a prominent French painter and tapestry designer. This work depicts a scene of rural amusement in a lush forest setting. The tapestry shows a group of people engaged in various activities, including a man chasing a horse through a fence, another group enjoying a game of chance, and a pair of children playing by a stone fountain. This piece is a prime example of Oudry’s talent for capturing the vibrant details of the natural world and the playful spirit of rural life.