L'hostel d'Angoulesme

1652

Israël Silvestre

Associated Names
Israël Silvestre

Artist, French, 1621 - 1691

The image shows a detailed architectural drawing of a grand building viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The large structure features numerous windows and elaborately decorated facades. Additional structures can be seen in the distance, offering a sense of depth. The horizon is high, just above the rooftops of the buildings, and stylized clouds are sketched in delicate lines. The drawing technique is meticulous with fine lines and hatching providing shading. The color palette is sepia tones, giving a classical appearance. Close to us are gardens with pathways, trees, and figures engaged in various activities, adding life to the scene. The overall impression is one of elegance and architectural grandeur.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert H. Thayer

  • Accession Number

    1981.69.18

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Faucheux 1857, no. 51, State (16)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1857

  • Faucheux, L.E. Catalogue raisonne de toutes les oeuvres qui format l'oeuvre d'Israel Silvestre. Paris: Veuve Jules Renouard, 1857.

Wikidata ID

Q74037605

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