River Landscape with an Angler

1773

Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy

Associated Names
Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy

Artist, French, 1724 - 1811

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, featuring a structure resembling a small castle or fort on a hill in the distance. Large trees with dense foliage frame the right side, and two figures sit near water, possibly fishing or resting. A river or lake stretches across the scene bordered by vegetation. The style is detailed with fine line work depicting natural textures like rocks, trees, and water. The color palette is monochromatic, varying in shades of black lines to create depth and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Estate of Leo Steinberg

  • Dimensions

    plate: 4.8 x 12.1 cm (1 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 6.9 x 14.6 cm (2 11/16 x 5 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.139.128

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc 1854 - 1888, no. 60

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Leo Steinberg, New York (1920-2011); Estate of Leo Steinberg; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 60

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: Pl. No 48 de l'Oeuvre / Paris chés l'Autour rue de Four St. Germain la Porte chochere in face de la rue des Ciseaux et chés M. Wille Quai des Augustines

Wikidata ID

Q76559382

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