La Maijorre de Marseille

Israël Silvestre

Associated Names
Israël Silvestre

Artist, French, 1621 - 1691

The image is an etching presenting a coastal scene. The composition is circular, showing a view of an ancient stone structure on a rocky shoreline. There are boats with tall masts, figures near the water, and fine line work depicting water texture. The horizon meets the sea and sky, with distant structures and a tall tower. The sky contains wispy clouds made with delicate, horizontal strokes. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia and brown, enhancing the historic atmosphere of the setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert H. Thayer

  • Accession Number

    1981.69.28

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Faucheux 1857, no. 16, State (3) ii


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

Q74037678

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