The Farm

The Farm

Artwork Type: Painting

Artwork Description: The artwork is titled "The Farm" and was created by Jean-Baptiste Oudry in 1750. It is a painting and is currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The painting depicts a rural scene with a farmhouse, animals, and figures in the foreground. The background shows a river and a distant town. The painting is in the Rococo style and is known for its realistic depiction of animals and its use of light and shadow.

Artwork Date: 1750

Institution Name: Department of Paintings of the Louvre

Artwork Size: 2.12 m x 1.3 m

Author Name: Jean-Baptiste Oudry

The painting "The Farm" by Jean-Baptiste Oudry offers a charming glimpse into 18th-century French rural life. The scene is alive with activity, centered around a picturesque farmhouse with a steeply pitched roof and a dovecote perched atop.

In the foreground, a variety of animals, including cows, sheep, a donkey, and birds, are scattered around a watering hole, creating a sense of bustling farmyard life. Two women are engaged in conversation near the house, one seemingly occupied with laundry, while another figure appears to be loading hay onto a cart.

The background opens up to a serene landscape, with fields stretching towards a meandering river and a distant town bathed in soft sunlight. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow enhances the sense of depth and realism, drawing the viewer's eye across the idyllic scene.