View of a Garden

Nicolas de Son

Associated Names
Nicolas de Son

Artist, French, active 1620s

The image features a grand garden scene with numerous elegantly dressed figures engaged in various activities. The garden is structured and detailed, with symmetrical paths, a central fountain, and sculpted hedges. In the background, there are trees leading to a domed building, a spire, a windmill, and an ornate building with arched windows. The artwork is created with fine line work typical of etching, using varying shades of sepia for a historical atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1976.13.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 18


Artwork history & notes

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

Wikidata ID

Q65575837

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