The Fair at Bezons
The Met
Artist: Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater(French, Valenciennes 1695–1736 Paris)
Date: ca. 1733
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 42 x 56 in. (106.7 x 142.2 cm)
Credit Line: The Jules Bache Collection, 1949
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Numerous people dancing and socializing in a lush park landscape under a blue sky
Detailed Description
An outdoor gathering of numerous people takes place within a lush, expansive park landscape under a blue sky with white clouds. In the foreground, a central couple dances. The woman wears a pink and gold gown, and the man wears a reddish-brown and gold suit. Surrounding them, groups of men and women in various elaborate gowns and suits are engaged in conversation, sitting on the ground, or observing the dancers. To the left, a large tent-like structure covers some attendees, and a wooden barrel rests near the bottom left corner. In the mid-ground, a long procession of people extends into the distance, winding through the landscape. The background features dense green trees, some with exposed roots, and architectural elements including a round tower and other stone buildings, some appearing as ruins. The landscape's color palette is dominated by greens and browns, contrasted with the vibrant blues of the sky and the rich, varied colors of the attendees' clothing, including whites, creams, blues, reds, and golds. A small dog is visible near the dancing couple.
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