Ruins of an Old Castle at Saint-Chamond, Loire

1759

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

Associated Names
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

Artist, French, 1736 - 1810

The image shows an old stone structure, potentially a castle or fortification, slightly to the right of the center. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, revealing the structure and surrounding landscape which slopes downwards. The artwork is a detailed drawing in sepia ink, presenting the ancient architecture with signs of wear and age, such as a partially ruined cylindrical tower with plants and small trees growing on it. A figure holding a staff is shown on a path leading to the building, offering a sense of scale. In the distance, more parts of the structure and some foliage are visible. The color palette is limited to various shades of brown, creating a historical and timeless visual.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in sepia

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.2 x 14.8 cm (4 7/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
    mount: 16.5 x 20 cm (6 1/2 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.64

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Boissieu 1878, no. 8 ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leo Steinberg [1920-2011], New York; gift to NGA 2011.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1878

  • Boissieu, Alphonse de. J.J. de Boissieu, catalogue raisonne de son oeuvre. Paris: Rapilly; and Lyons: Auguste Brun, 1878, no. 8.

Inscriptions

upper center in plate: De Boissieu f.; by later hand, upper right verso of mount, in graphite: 1186

Wikidata ID

Q76559140

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