La promenade des remparts de Paris

1760

Pierre-Francois Courtois after Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Pierre-Francois Courtois

Artist, French, 1736 - 1763

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Artist After, French, 1736 - 1807

The image shows an outdoor social scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is low, with the tops of trees and a row of buildings in the distance. The visual elements include elegantly dressed figures engaged in various activities like walking, conversing, or attending to children. The brushstrokes, done using an etching technique, are detailed and precise, capturing the attire and tree textures. The color palette is a monochromatic sepia tone, giving a timeless quality to the scene. Trees on both sides frame the gathering, creating depth and leading the eye towards the more distant architecture where more people can be seen.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 33.2 × 45.4 cm (13 1/16 × 17 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2464


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64961146

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