Chateau de Chenonceau, 1re planche (The Chateau of Chenonceau, 1st plate)

1856

Charles Meryon after Jacques Androuet Ducerceau I

Associated Names
Charles Meryon

Artist, French, 1821 - 1868

Jacques Androuet du Cerceau

Artist After, French, 1520 - 1585/1586

This is a drawing of a chateau-like building. The structure depicted is a grandiose mansion, characterized by its intricate architectural elements such as steep roofs, numerous chimneys, and turrets with decorative finials. The drawing showcases the mansion's symmetrical facade, adorned with large windows and ornate details above the main entrance. The building is elevated, supported by arched supports. The style of the drawing is detailed and technical.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 12 × 20.2 cm (4 3/4 × 7 15/16 in.)
    plate: 13.4 × 21.8 cm (5 1/4 × 8 9/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 24 × 31.3 cm (9 7/16 × 12 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.109

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schneiderman 1990, no. 61, State only

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bernard B. MacGeorge [1845-1924], Glasgow, (Lugt 394); Atherton Curtis [1863-1943], Paris, (Lugt 94); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1958.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1924

  • Delteil, Loys and Harold J.L. Wright. Catalogue raisonne of the Etchings of Charles Meryon. New York: Winfred Porter Truesdell, 1924.

1990

  • Schneiderman, Richard S. The Catalogue Raisonne of the Prints by Charles Meryon. London: Garton & Co., 1990.

Inscriptions

None.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65222217

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