Frascati

1807

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

Associated Names
Philibert-Louis Debucourt

Artist, French, 1755 - 1832

This is a painting of a gathering in a grand room. The setting features an opulent interior with architectural elements such as gilded molding, tall windows draped with curtains, and classical statues. Large chandeliers hang in the center of the room. Figures dressed in formal attire are engaged in conversation, socializing, and leisure activities. Small groups of people are seated around tables, while others walk around the space. The painting captures the sophisticated atmosphere of the gathering.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint with hand coloring on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 44.4 × 58.7 cm (17 1/2 × 23 1/8 in.)
    plate: 35.3 × 32.3 cm (13 7/8 × 12 11/16 in.)
    overall (second framing line): 26.2 × 35.3 cm (10 5/16 × 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2271

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fenaille 1899, no. 196, State iii/iii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1899

  • Fenaille, Maurice. L'Oeuvre grave de P.L. Debucourt (1755-1832). Paris: Librairie Damascene Morgand, 1899.

Wikidata ID

Q64961047

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