Place de Louis XV

1770

Jean-Michel Moreau

Associated Names
Jean-Michel Moreau the Younger

Artist, French, 1741 - 1814

The image displays a bird's-eye view of a grand city square bustling with activity. The horizon is high in the composition, aligning with a dense line of trees in the distance, and the sky has light, wispy clouds and a few birds. The scene is shown in a monochromatic palette, emphasizing detailed linework for depth. In the foreground, there are elegantly dressed figures and horse-drawn carriages on a balustraded terrace. Past this terrace is a grand statue in the middle of an expansive space. The background features distinguished buildings with architectural details shown through precise etching. The artwork conveys vibrancy and elegance, capturing urban life with meticulous detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1944.5.128

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bocher 1882, no. 404, State i/v


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1882

  • Bocher, Emmanuel. Jean Michel Moreau le jeune. Les gravures francaises du XVIIIe siecle, 6. Paris: Damascene Morgand et Charles Fatout, 1882.

Wikidata ID

Q65022264

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