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Le Grotte de Meudon

1655

Israël Silvestre

Associated Names

Israël Silvestre

Artist, French, 1621 - 1691

The image shows a landscape with a horizon at the upper part. Various elements such as trees, houses, and a building resembling a small palace are depicted in detailed, precise lines, typical of engraving techniques. The color scheme is monochromatic, using sepia tones for contrast. People are visible near the building, with more vegetation and structures in the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Gift of Robert H. Thayer
Accession Number

1981.69.20
Catalogue Raisonné

Faucheux 1857, no. 48, State (8) ii/iii

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

Q74037636

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