Chatelet, Vitre

1924

Louis Conrad Rosenberg

Associated Names
Louis Conrad Rosenberg

Artist, American, 1890 - 1983

The image depicts a detailed architectural sketch of a grand stone building with a historic, medieval character. The structure is central in the composition, with its towers and spires reaching upwards. The horizon is not distinctly visible as the building occupies much of the view. The artwork features precise ink strokes highlighting the texture of the stone. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of sepia or brown. Small figures of people are gathered near the arches of the building. In the distance, adjoining structures and shadows hint at a further extension of the setting. The surrounding area is suggested by lighter areas and lines, guiding the eye back to the detailed facade of the main building.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.7 × 13.7 cm (7 3/4 × 5 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 34 × 26.2 cm (13 3/8 × 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7443

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    McMillan 1978, no. 14


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

  • McMillan, Gail. Catalog of the Louis Conrad Rosenberg Collection. Eugene: Special Collections Division University of Oregon Library, 1978.

Inscriptions

"Louis C Rosenberg" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Vitre" lower left composition, in plate. "#2 The Chatelet, Virtre 18.00 / Louis C Rosenberg / 122 E 41st St. N.Y.C." verso, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"London" verso, black stamped ink. "LRJ" verso, black stamped ink. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65023116

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