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Charles-Melchior Descourtis

Associated Names

Charles-Melchior Descourtis

Artist, French, 1753 - 1820

The image shows an elevated view overlooking a lake with a castle-like structure on a peninsula. Mountains are visible on the horizon, and the landscape is detailed with trees, buildings, and distant mountains. The color palette is subtle with pastel hues. Figures and animals are depicted in the foreground, and boats are on the lake.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and engraving printed in color
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1945.5.61

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65019266

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