Who created "The Pleasures of the Countryside"?

The Pleasures of the Countryside was created by Louis Marin Bonnet|Jean-Baptiste Le Prince in mid to late 18th century.

When was "The Pleasures of the Countryside" created?

This artwork was created mid to late 18th century.

What medium is "The Pleasures of the Countryside"?

The Pleasures of the Countryside is Chalk manner in red.

Is "The Pleasures of the Countryside" in the public domain?

Yes, The Pleasures of the Countryside is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Pleasures of the Countryside

Louis Marin Bonnet|Jean-Baptiste Le Prince

mid to late 18th century

Medium

Chalk manner in red

Dimensions

Sheet: 16 3/4 × 13 11/16 in. (42.5 × 34.8 cm) Plate: 15 3/8 × 11 3/16 in. (39 × 28.4 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, Transferred from the Library, 1923

Accession Number

23.60.34

Rights

Public Domain

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Tags

MenWomenMusicLutes

Art Historical Context

### The Pleasures of the CountrysideCreated in the mid- to late 18th by French printmakers Louis Marin Bonnet Jean-Baptiste Le Prince,The Pleasures of the Countryside captures the idyllic charm of rural leisure. This enchanting print depicts men and women enjoying music with lutes in a pastoral setting, evoking the era's fascination with Arcadian escapes from urban life. Produced during the Rococo period's twilight in France, it reflects a cultural yearning for simple joys amid growing social changes before the Revolution. The work's medium—chalk manner in red—is a standout innovation. Also c...

About the Artist

Louis Marin Bonnet|Jean-Baptiste Le Prince · 1736–1793

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