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Charles Edouard Mewes

1858 - 1915

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The image depicts a detailed architectural view from an elevated position, showcasing a grand basilica and its surrounding structures. The horizon is above the clustered buildings, highlighting the facades and the sky with clouds. The architectural style is characterized by intricate line work, with classical columns and statues on the facade. The color palette includes shades of black, white, and grey. People are gathered on the left, with a path leading to the centrally positioned basilica. In the distance, there are more classical buildings or ruins.
Domenico Montagu, Jean Barbault, Les Plus Beaux Edifices de Rome Moderne..., published 1763, 1 vol: ill: etched and engraved title page vignette, 21 etched and engraved tailpieces, plus 44 etching and engravings (all double-page, versos blank) by Freicenet (19), Domenico Montagu (17), Giraud (4), rest unsigned, after Barbault, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1985.61.382

Les Plus Beaux Edifices de Rome Moderne...

Domenico Montagu, Jean Barbault · published 1763 · 1 vol: ill: etched and engraved title page vignette, 21 etched and engraved tailpieces, plus 44 etching and engravings (all double-page, versos blank) by Freicenet (19), Domenico Montagu (17), Giraud (4), rest unsigned, after Barbault ·  Accession ID  1985.61.382

The image depicts buildings viewed from street level. The horizon is low and marked by the tops of rustic structures. In the distance, there are arches or ruins. The drawing uses loose pencil strokes for a sketchy effect. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring various shades of gray. Some small figures and indistinct forms are visible, indicating activity.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Houses on the North Side of the Forum with the Basilica of Maxentius Beyond, 1746/1749, black chalk on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.189

Houses on the North Side of the Forum with the Basilica of Maxentius Beyond

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1746/1749 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.189

The image is a monochromatic sketch of a natural landscape from an elevated point of view. The composition lacks a defined horizon, creating a sense of continuity. The sketch depicts trees and rocky formations with varying density using expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is solely black on a white background. Close to the viewer are rough terrains and pathways, while in the distance are loosely defined vegetation and open sky or cleared spaces.
Joseph-Marie Vien, An Ancient Wall with a Ruined Gate, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.158

An Ancient Wall with a Ruined Gate

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.158

The image features an elevated right perspective focusing on an architectural structure with columns, with a partially visible distant building. The horizon is indistinct, hinting at an urban environment extending into the distance. The sketchy pencil strokes convey form and shadow, creating a dynamic feel. The monochromatic color palette ranges from light to dark gray, emphasizing texture and composition. Detailed columns with capitals and draped fabric are close, while faint architectural features suggest a continuing urban landscape in the distance.
Joseph-Marie Vien, A Balcony in the Roman Forum, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.202

A Balcony in the Roman Forum

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.202

The image depicts a complex architectural scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The composition contains buildings with columns, arches, and statues. The artistic style features loose lines and hatching, creating a textured and impressionistic quality. The grayscale palette emphasizes form and structure.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Roman Buildings with an Open Shed, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.203

Roman Buildings with an Open Shed

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.203

The image depicts a pencil sketch of a cityscape with buildings and trees. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing rooftops of various buildings with one distinctive structure on the left. The background features a row of tall trees outlining the horizon. The sketch uses loose pencil strokes to create textures and forms, with a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and grey. Details like roof tiles and shrubbery are more defined in the foreground, while buildings and trees in the distance are blended with softer lines, highlighting the natural elements.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Roman Rooftops, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.172

Roman Rooftops

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.172

The image shows a sketch from an elevated point of view. Various elements suggest depth, including faint outlines of structures, a small human figure with a staff in the distance, and a prominent tree closest to the viewer. The artwork uses dynamic pencil strokes to depict foliage with varying textures and contrasts. The color palette is primarily gray, capturing forms and details in a natural setting. Details become lighter towards the sky, showcasing open spaces with minimal distant sketches.
Joseph-Marie Vien, A Towering Tree with Travelers, 1746/1749, black chalk on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.196

A Towering Tree with Travelers

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1746/1749 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.196

The image shows a sketch with structures atop a hill, as seen from a lower point of view. The horizon is faint, at the level of the buildings, with trees and shrubs leading up to it. The main building is on the left, with a smaller dome-like structure behind it to the right. The sketchy pencil strokes depict textures and shadows, in a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and white. Natural elements in the foreground are drawn with bold lines and shading, giving depth, while in the background, elements blend into simplified lines suggesting trees near the buildings.
Joseph-Marie Vien, A Building on a Hill with Saint Peter's in the Distance, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.179

A Building on a Hill with Saint Peter's in the Distance

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.179

The image shows a stone archway from an eye-level perspective. The drawing features loose graphite lines, detailing brickwork and vegetation on the structure. A fence with decorative elements is on the left, and a path leads away between the archway and a wall on the right. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray for depth and contrast.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Arch of Drusus near the Appian Way, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.160

Arch of Drusus near the Appian Way

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.160

The image shows a landscape with buildings on the horizon among trees. Detailed foliage and rocky terrain are depicted in pencil strokes. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of gray. The drawing uses simple lines and shading techniques to portray the scene without color, capturing the rustic setting.
Joseph-Marie Vien, Italian Buildings on a Hillside, 1744/1750, graphite on laid paper, Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, 1983.49.185

Italian Buildings on a Hillside

Joseph-Marie Vien · 1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1983.49.185