Jean-Baptiste Isabey

French, 1767 - 1855

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The image depicts a large statue resembling a bearded man in rocky terrain. The statue is partially kneeling and leaning on one arm, with cascading water flowing into a pool nearby. Trees in the background frame the sculpture. The brushstrokes are delicate and detailed, complementing the serene environment. The scene has a monochromatic palette with shades of sepia. Small human figures offer scale to the statue, and trees form a backdrop.
Jean-Baptiste Isabey, Colossus L'Apenin, Pratolino, 1822, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp, 2004.128.22

Colossus L'Apenin, Pratolino

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.128.22

The image shows an architectural scene with large, fluted columns dominating the view. An intricate entablature is supported by detailed capitals on top of the columns. In the center left, a seated figure is present. The horizon is obscured by the structure, but a glimpse of open space can be seen through the colonnade in the background. The style is detailed with fine lines, giving the impression of a classical engraving or etching. The color scheme is monochromatic with muted grays and soft sepias, enhancing the grandeur of the architectural elements against the light background.
Jean-Baptiste Isabey, Galerie latérale d'un temple de Pestum, 1822, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp, 2004.128.23

Galerie latérale d'un temple de Pestum

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.128.23

The image shows a garden with a fountain as the central point. Lush trees cover the horizon creating a dense backdrop. A path to the left of the fountain leads deeper into the scene where a couple walks. Delicate brushstrokes give texture to the trees and foliage around the fountain. The color palette is primarily monochromatic with shades of gray. In the distance, trees of varying heights form curved shapes against the sky. Water arcs gracefully from the sculptural fountain. Figures dressed in period attire add historical charm to the scene.
Jean-Baptiste Isabey, Fontaine de Jardin Borghese, 1822, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp, 2004.128.24

Fontaine de Jardin Borghese

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.128.24

The drawing depicts a man from the waist up. He faces slightly to the right with a serious expression, distinctive facial features, white curly hair swept back, and is wearing a dark coat over a layered ensemble including a high-collared shirt, waistcoat, and scarf. He holds a dark folder tied with a ribbon in his hands. The background is plain and dark.
Jean-Baptiste Isabey, Hubert Robert, 1787, black chalk and stumping, heightened with white gouache on wove paper, wrapped around a drawing block prepared by Niodot fils, Gift of John Morton Morris, 2000.176.1

Hubert Robert

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1787 · black chalk and stumping, heightened with white gouache on wove paper, wrapped around a drawing block prepared by Niodot fils ·  Accession ID  2000.176.1

The image shows a portrait of a person in an oval frame, depicted from the chest up. The person faces slightly to the viewer's right with a calm expression. They have blue eyes and light brown, curly hair under a headdress. The person wears a light-colored scarf or veil with pink roses and leaves around the head and neckline. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a gradient from light blue to neutral tones, set against a plain, light background. Below the portrait is text with ornamental embellishments, displaying the name "MARIE LOUISE" in decorative script.
Antoine Maxime Monsaldy, Marie-Louise, Empress of the French, 1814, color stipple etching inked à la poupée on wove paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2360

Marie-Louise, Empress of the French

Antoine Maxime Monsaldy · 1814 · color stipple etching inked à la poupée on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2360

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Arcade du Colisee, premier etage

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1984.93.2

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Le Campo Vaccino

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1984.93.19

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Le Chateau de la Reine Jeanne

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1984.93.25

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Reste d'un grand Théâtre, bati sur les Dessins de Vignole

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1984.93.30

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Le Pont Alla Carrago

Jean-Baptiste Isabey · 1822 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1984.93.23