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Based on an original painting by J.B. Oudry (1686-1755), the full scene depicts the Four Seasons. Deer are daring out of the woods, a duck and quail feast on grapes and melons that have spilled from a hastily abandoned vat, and, to the right, a cock attempts to intimidate a hunting dog, and in the process, causes a pair of mallards to take the air. Two doves hopping about amorously near a blooming bush and a young lamb nibbling young shoots. When summer has come, the reaper has laid his sickle down on the freshly cut sheaves, a shepherd dog watches his flock and the flowers and trees yield bright blossoms. -
Few tapestries are as restful as The Park. Instead of weaving a simple "verdure" scene, the weaver has included new elements: a waterfall, a stone bridge, a Renaissance castle, and mountains, as well as all kinds of winged cretures that are flying around. Yet, a peaceful mood has been created. The birds, trees and foliage are all set in autumn and light blue shades, producing quite an extraordinary composition. -
Instead of weaving a simple "verdure" scene, the weaver has included new elements: a waterfall, a stone bridge, a Renaissance castle, and mountains, as well as all kinds of winged creatures that are flying around. Yet, a peaceful mood has been created. The birds, trees, and foliage are all set in autumn and light blue shades, producing quite an extraordinary composition. -
Adapted from two wonderful paintings by J.H. Fragonard (1732-1806). Indiscretion & The Swing were commissioned by a libertine member of the French court. These gallant country compositions are witty, charming and full of vitality, a typical tone of this time, yes these scenes are unusual for their time due to their flirtatious nature.
