Scene at Jumièges

1820/1830

Samuel Prout

Associated Names
Samuel Prout

Artist, British, 1783 - 1852

The image shows a rustic, medieval building in a sepia-toned color palette. Detailed line work captures the texture of the stone and wood structures. Architectural elements such as chimneys and rooftops are visible on the horizon. The building features an archway, wooden beams, and a roof over a courtyard. Two individuals in historical clothing are present. In the background, there are trees with soft, flowing strokes. The scene conveys a tranquil and timeless atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with gray washes, watercolor, and touches of white heightening on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William B. O'Neal

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18 x 26.6 cm (7 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.52.141

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Eugene Okarma, Atlanta, GA); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1968-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1981

  • The Grand Tour and Beyond, Alderman Library, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 22 February - 30 April, 1981.

Bibliography

1982

  • Abraham, Mildred. The Grand Tour and Beyond: British Travel Narratives of the Continent, the Middle and Far East, Africa and the American Colonies. Charlottesville, VA, 1982: p. 1.

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Jumièges [Normandy] / S. Prout del; lower right verso in graphite: at Jumeges

Wikidata ID

Q64630407

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