Entrance to The Hague from the South East 1750 - 1776

Jacob Elias La Fargue's "Entrance to The Hague from the Southeast" is a detailed drawing that depicts a street scene in the Dutch city of The Hague. La Fargue was a noted Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher, born in 1735 and died in 1776, the same year the drawing was completed. The drawing shows several people walking in the street and buildings, including a windmill, with a focus on the perspective of entering the city from the southeast. It is a picturesque view of a bustling city, with a subtle emphasis on the working class people inhabiting The Hague, a common subject matter for Dutch artists. La Fargue's work has been a highlight of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection since its acquisition.