Halt of the Hunt
The Met
Artist: Carle (Charles André) Vanloo(French, Nice 1705–1765 Paris)
Date: ca. 1737
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 23 1/4 x 19 1/2 in. (59.1 x 49.5 cm)
Credit Line: Wrightsman Fund, 1995
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
People in period clothing gather outdoors with food and a carriage in a wooded setting
Detailed Description
A large group of people gathers for an outdoor meal or social event within a wooded setting. The scene's color palette features muted blues, greens, and browns, accented by brighter colors in the clothing. In the foreground, slightly right of center, a woman in a bright yellow gown and a blue top sits on the ground, facing left. A white cloth and a plate are in front of her. To her left, a man in a white shirt and blue trousers pours liquid from a bottle into a glass held by another man. Two dogs are seated near the woman's yellow gown. To the far right, a man in a blue coat and yellow breeches reclines on the ground, holding a cup to his mouth. A cloth-covered surface with food and bottles is set on the ground between these figures. Behind this central group, numerous other figures are scattered throughout the scene, some standing, some seated. A man in a red coat serves food from a tray. To the far left, a horse-drawn carriage with blue upholstery is partially visible. The background features tall, leafy trees and a light blue sky, suggesting a clearing in a forest. The figures wear period attire, including elaborate coats, dresses, and hats. The scene is dense with activity, showing various interactions among the figures.
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