La Noce au Chateau

1789

Philibert-Louis Debucourt

Associated Names
Philibert-Louis Debucourt

Artist, French, 1755 - 1832

This is a painting depicting an outdoor gathering in a park with trees and tents. The scene shows elegantly dressed figures interacting amidst lush greenery and a peaceful blue sky. The central focus is a group of figures in formal attire, with elaborate clothing and hats. Tents in the background suggest a festivity, with figures sitting, talking, or engaging in activities. The overall mood is lively and communal, capturing a moment of leisure and social engagement in a natural setting. The style is reminiscent of Thomas Rowlandson, known for satirical depictions of societal scenes in 18th century England.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color etching and wash manner on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 30 x 22.6 cm (11 13/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    plate: 39.5 x 29.3 cm (15 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 45 x 33.8 cm (17 11/16 x 13 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2262

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Fenaille 1899, no. 21, State ii/iv

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1944

  • French Prints and Drawings of the XVIIIth Century, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1944-1945, no catalogue.

2012

  • Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints, David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago, Chicago, 2012 - 2013, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1899

  • Fenaille, Maurice. L'Oeuvre grave de P.L. Debucourt (1755-1832). Paris: Librairie Damascene Morgand, 1899.

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, below image, at left: De Bucourt. 1789.

Markings

recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art

Wikidata ID

Q64961034

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