Two Figures in a Forest

1778

Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy

Associated Names
Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy

Artist, French, 1724 - 1811

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    plate: 2.7 x 5.7 cm (1 1/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 22 x 14.5 cm (8 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.129.b

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc 1854 - 1888, no. 62

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Associated Artworks

The image shows a sheet with four black and white etchings of landscape scenes. The top etching labeled "No. 49" includes trees framing a path leading into the distance. The second etching, "No. 50," depicts figures under a canopy of trees in a wooded area. The third etching, "No. 51," features a building on a rocky outcrop by calm water. The fourth etching, "No. 52," displays trees on the left and water on the right. The style uses fine lines to create textures and contrast, and the tonal palette is monochrome.

Landscape with Cave Opening

Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy

1778

Riverbank with Rocks and a House

Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy

1778

Riverbank with Trees at Left

Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy

1778

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 62

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: No. 50

Wikidata ID

Q76561095

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