Garden, Duke d'Altems

1681

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

Associated Names
Melchior Küsel

Artist, German, 1626 - 1683

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Artist After, German, 1607 - 1641

The image shows a garden of a grand building, seen from above. The horizon line is implied beyond the walls with an upper terrace, statues, and potted plants. In the foreground, people are gathered near a fountain with two dogs. The scene includes detailed engravings of the building's facade, vegetation, and sky with clouds. The palette is monochromatic, conveying textures and shadows.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, Vol. II, no. 4, State p.162

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65575450

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