Ruins of an Aqueduct

Jean Morin after Claude Lorrain

Associated Names
Jean Morin

Artist, French, c. 1600 - 1650

Claude Lorrain

Artist After, French, 1604/1605 - 1682

The image shows a series of ancient stone arches dominating the scene. The horizon is hidden by trees and foliage extending across the landscape. Beyond the arches, the sky stretches horizontally with fine lines. The brushstrokes are meticulous, creating texture on the stone surfaces and surrounding vegetation. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of sepia and brown. Small figures of animals are seen in the distance.

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Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

2004

  • Mazel, Jean. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravé de Jean Morin. Paris, 2004.

Wikidata ID

Q74038671

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