Frontispiece for "Fountains"

1768

Jean-Laurent Legeay

Associated Names
Jean-Laurent Legeay

Artist, French, c. 1710 - after 1788

The image shows an ornate, classical structure positioned slightly to the right of center, with a plaque featuring inscriptions. The structure has intricate carvings and decorations. Stone elements are scattered on the ground with engravings. Trees and foliage surround the scene. In the distance, two small human figures stand amidst the ruins. The artwork uses an etching technique with detailed line work and a monochromatic palette. The horizon line is suggested by the sky visible through the trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1978.2.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Erouart 1982, no. 127


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

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

Wikidata ID

Q65572260

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