Veue des petittes Cascades de Vaux

Israël Silvestre

Associated Names
Israël Silvestre

Artist, French, 1621 - 1691

The image shows an aerial view of a formal garden with small cascades. In the background, there is a grand building with classical architecture partially hidden by trees. The ground level features pathways, gardens, and people in period clothing. Trees frame the scene on both sides, with a dense cluster of foliage on the right. The style is etching-like, with fine lines detailing both the architecture and natural elements. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and shadow. Two figures near the viewer seem engaged in conversation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert H. Thayer

  • Accession Number

    1981.69.36

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Faucheux 1857, no. 311, State (1) ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1990

  • Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900, NGA, 1990, no. 58, repro.

Bibliography

1857

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

1990

  • Clayton, Virginia Tuttle. Gardens on Paper: Prints and Drawings, 1200-1900. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1990: 58.

Wikidata ID

Q74037712

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