Château on a Rise

probably 1877

Auguste Boulard

Associated Names
Auguste Boulard

Artist, French, 1852 - after 1912

The image shows a castle with multiple turrets, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The castle dominates the right side, with its towers against a backdrop of swirling clouds. The horizon is high, with trees and hills in the distance. The left side has lush foliage, including a large evergreen tree. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing the contrast between the castle and nature. Rolling hills can be seen in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    René Huyghe Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.9 x 22.5 cm (6 5/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 20.4 x 28.6 cm (8 1/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.42.6

  • Series Title

    Châteaux Historiques

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

René Huyghe; gift to NGA Photo Archives (transferred to DCG in 1994).

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Boulard fils; by later hand, upper left on verso in ink: France XIX; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: Boulard

Wikidata ID

Q75125017

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