Louis Le Sueur

French, 1746-1803

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The image shows a pastoral scene with a rural village setting viewed from a slightly elevated point. The horizon line is positioned near the top of the image, beyond clusters of buildings and a large tree. Detailed etchings suggest a meticulous, illustrative style achieved through fine brushstrokes or engraving techniques, creating texture in the foliage, structures, and landscape. The scene is portrayed in a monochromatic sepia color palette, giving it a vintage or historic atmosphere. A pathway leads through rustic structures with figures engaged in daily activities, transitioning into natural countryside elements framed by the sky in the distance.
Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset, Four Landscapes after Le Sueur, c. 1772, chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2020.37.4

Four Landscapes after Le Sueur

Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset · c. 1772 · chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.37.4

The image shows ruins near St. Maur-les-Paris from a slightly elevated point of view. A tower with a clock and remnants of an ancient arch are visible against a high horizon. The composition features intricate line work, indicating an etching technique. Fine details depict the textures of the stone ruins, foliage, and thatched roofs. The color palette is warm monochrome, varying from sepia to sepia-orange. Two figures, barrels, and a chicken are near the viewer, surrounded by overgrown vegetation. In the distance, trees and additional ruins are framed by the sky.
Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset, Vue d’une Ruine près St. Maur-les-Paris (View of a Ruin near St. Maur-les-Paris), c. 1772, chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2020.37.3

Vue d’une Ruine près St. Maur-les-Paris (View of a Ruin near St. Maur-les-Paris)

Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset · c. 1772 · chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.37.3

The image shows a landscape with architectural elements. Buildings can be seen in the far distance, integrated into hills. The style appears to be an etching or engraving with detailed lines. The color scheme is sepia and brown. In the foreground, there is water, foliage, and a partially ruined structure with a statue, surrounded by greenery. Trees and plants are present throughout the scene.
Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset, Vue d'une ruine près Chantilly (View of a Ruin near Chantilly), c. 1772, chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2020.37.1

Vue d'une ruine près Chantilly (View of a Ruin near Chantilly)

Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset · c. 1772 · chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.37.1

The image shows a rural scene with a view from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is high, marked by distant hills and scattered trees. A thatched-roof cottage is on the left, partly hidden by vegetation and a nearby wooden structure. It is an engraved artwork with detailed lines and shading defining textures of foliage, the cottage, and the terrain. The color palette is predominantly sepia and warm brown inks. In the distance, more trees and small structures are visible, creating a sense of depth. A group of people and livestock are walking along a path, adding life to the setting.
Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset, Vue d’une Laiterie près St. Maur-les-Paris (View of the Dairy near St. Maur-les-Paris), c. 1772, chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper, Katharine Shepard Fund, 2020.37.2

Vue d’une Laiterie près St. Maur-les-Paris (View of the Dairy near St. Maur-les-Paris)

Mademoiselle Le Roy, Francoise Basset · c. 1772 · chalk-manner printed in red on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.37.2