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Mark Jacob Millard

American, 1908 - 1985

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The image depicts a detailed architectural view from an elevated position, showcasing a grand basilica and its surrounding structures. The horizon is above the clustered buildings, highlighting the facades and the sky with clouds. The architectural style is characterized by intricate line work, with classical columns and statues on the facade. The color palette includes shades of black, white, and grey. People are gathered on the left, with a path leading to the centrally positioned basilica. In the distance, there are more classical buildings or ruins.
Domenico Montagu, Jean Barbault, Les Plus Beaux Edifices de Rome Moderne..., published 1763, 1 vol: ill: etched and engraved title page vignette, 21 etched and engraved tailpieces, plus 44 etching and engravings (all double-page, versos blank) by Freicenet (19), Domenico Montagu (17), Giraud (4), rest unsigned, after Barbault, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1985.61.382

Les Plus Beaux Edifices de Rome Moderne...

Domenico Montagu, Jean Barbault · published 1763 · 1 vol: ill: etched and engraved title page vignette, 21 etched and engraved tailpieces, plus 44 etching and engravings (all double-page, versos blank) by Freicenet (19), Domenico Montagu (17), Giraud (4), rest unsigned, after Barbault ·  Accession ID  1985.61.382

The image depicts buildings viewed from street level. The horizon is low and marked by the tops of rustic structures. In the distance, there are arches or ruins. The drawing uses loose pencil strokes for a sketchy effect. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring various shades of gray. Some small figures and indistinct forms are visible, indicating activity.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Houses on the North Side of the Forum with the Basilica of Maxentius Beyond, 1746/1749, black chalk on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.189

Houses on the North Side of the Forum with the Basilica of Maxentius Beyond

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1746/1749 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.189

The image is a monochromatic sketch of a natural landscape from an elevated point of view. The composition lacks a defined horizon, creating a sense of continuity. The sketch depicts trees and rocky formations with varying density using expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is solely black on a white background. Close to the viewer are rough terrains and pathways, while in the distance are loosely defined vegetation and open sky or cleared spaces.
Joseph-Marie Vien, An Ancient Wall with a Ruined Gate, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.158

An Ancient Wall with a Ruined Gate

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.158

The image features an elevated right perspective focusing on an architectural structure with columns, with a partially visible distant building. The horizon is indistinct, hinting at an urban environment extending into the distance. The sketchy pencil strokes convey form and shadow, creating a dynamic feel. The monochromatic color palette ranges from light to dark gray, emphasizing texture and composition. Detailed columns with capitals and draped fabric are close, while faint architectural features suggest a continuing urban landscape in the distance.
Joseph-Marie Vien, A Balcony in the Roman Forum, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.202

A Balcony in the Roman Forum

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.202

The image is an architectural engraving divided into two sections. At the top, there is a frontal view of a temple with a classical façade, columns, and a domed roof. The bottom section shows ruins of a historical structure with a diagonal composition. The image features decorative elements and a small coin illustration of a Roman emperor. The engraving style emphasizes line work and shading for texture and dimension, with a monochromatic color palette of black, gray, and white.
François Deseine, Beschryuing van Oud en Niew Rome Verdeelt in Drie Deelen: In't Fransch beschreven door den heere Francois Desseine, published 1704, 1 vol: ill:, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1985.61.529

Beschryuing van Oud en Niew Rome Verdeelt in Drie Deelen: In't Fransch beschreven door den heere Francois Desseine

François Deseine · published 1704 · 1 vol: ill: ·  Accession ID  1985.61.529

The image depicts a complex architectural scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The composition contains buildings with columns, arches, and statues. The artistic style features loose lines and hatching, creating a textured and impressionistic quality. The grayscale palette emphasizes form and structure.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Roman Buildings with an Open Shed, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.203

Roman Buildings with an Open Shed

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.203

The image depicts a pencil sketch of a cityscape with buildings and trees. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing rooftops of various buildings with one distinctive structure on the left. The background features a row of tall trees outlining the horizon. The sketch uses loose pencil strokes to create textures and forms, with a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and grey. Details like roof tiles and shrubbery are more defined in the foreground, while buildings and trees in the distance are blended with softer lines, highlighting the natural elements.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Roman Rooftops, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.172

Roman Rooftops

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.172

This is a cover page of a historical book. The cover page lists the title "Les Ruines des Plus Beaux Monuments de la Grèce: ouvrage divisé en deux parties." The author is M. Le Roy, a former pensioner of the King in Rome and a member of the Bologna Institute. The book was printed in Paris and Amsterdam by specific booksellers in 1758.
Julien David Le Roy, Les Ruines Des Plus Beaux Monuments de la Grece: Ouvrage Divisé en Deux Parties, Ou L'On Considere, dans la Premiere, Ces Monuments Du Côté de l'Histoire; et dans la Seconde, du Côté de l'Architecture, published 1758, 1 vol: ill:, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1985.61.2497

Les Ruines Des Plus Beaux Monuments de la Grece: Ouvrage Divisé en Deux Parties, Ou L'On Considere, dans la Premiere, Ces Monuments Du Côté de l'Histoire; et dans la Seconde, du Côté de l'Architecture

Julien David Le Roy · published 1758 · 1 vol: ill: ·  Accession ID  1985.61.2497

The image shows a sketch from an elevated point of view. Various elements suggest depth, including faint outlines of structures, a small human figure with a staff in the distance, and a prominent tree closest to the viewer. The artwork uses dynamic pencil strokes to depict foliage with varying textures and contrasts. The color palette is primarily gray, capturing forms and details in a natural setting. Details become lighter towards the sky, showcasing open spaces with minimal distant sketches.
Joseph-Marie Vien, A Towering Tree with Travelers, 1746/1749, black chalk on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.196

A Towering Tree with Travelers

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1746/1749 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.196

The image shows a sketch with structures atop a hill, as seen from a lower point of view. The horizon is faint, at the level of the buildings, with trees and shrubs leading up to it. The main building is on the left, with a smaller dome-like structure behind it to the right. The sketchy pencil strokes depict textures and shadows, in a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and white. Natural elements in the foreground are drawn with bold lines and shading, giving depth, while in the background, elements blend into simplified lines suggesting trees near the buildings.
Joseph-Marie Vien, A Building on a Hill with Saint Peter's in the Distance, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.179

A Building on a Hill with Saint Peter's in the Distance

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.179