Tomb with Funerary Urn

1768, published 1770

Jean-Laurent Legeay

Associated Names
Jean-Laurent Legeay

Artist, French, c. 1710 - after 1788

Louis-Joseph Mondhare

Publisher, French, 1734 - 1799

The image shows an architectural structure, possibly a monument or mausoleum, surrounded by dense foliage. The structure is in the center with trees on either side. The perspective is straight-on, displaying the front of the monument. The horizon is hidden by the monument and trees, creating a sense of enclosure. The etching has detailed brushstrokes highlighting the architecture and tree textures. There is a contrast between the structure's geometric lines and the organic curves of the trees. The image is monochromatic using shades of brown and black for depth. Light and shadow enhance the details. The trees frame the structure and draw the eye towards it. The sky has light cloud details for atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on beige laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.4 × 16.6 cm (7 5/8 × 6 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 35.5 × 26.1 cm (14 × 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.10.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Erouart 1982, no. 134

  • Series Title

    Tombs

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

  • Erouart, Gilbert. Architettura come pittura: Jean-Laurent Legeay un piranesiano francese nell'Europa dei Lumi. Milan: Electa Editrice, 1982.

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, below image, at left: J.L. Le Geay inv. et sculpsc.; at bottom left in graphite in later hand: 15; verso: at bottom left in graphite in later hand: [indecipherable] B - 29, 129

Markings

none

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q65572256

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