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Follower of Charles-Louis Clérisseau - 18th Century Watercolour Roman Arch
Description
A fine 18th century watercolours depicting a neoclassical arched water way and ruins, with draughtsmen visible in the foreground. On laid .Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and marks to the surface. There is a crude patch of overpainting visible in the top right quadrant, and a closed tear near the centre. Water damage has caused the paper to warp slightly.
Size
42 x 56cm (16.5" x 22")
Artist Biography
Charles-Louis Clérisseau (1721 –1820) was a French architect, draughtsman, antiquary, and artist who became a leading authority on ancient Roman architecture and Roman ruins in Italy and France. With his influence extending to Russia, England, and the United States, and clients including Catherine the Great and Thomas Jefferson, Clérisseau played a key role in the genesis of neoclassical architecture during the second half of the 18th century.
| SKU | rj694 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Follower of Charles-Louis Clérisseau |
| Date | 18th Century |
| Dimensions | 42 x 56cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Architecture & Cityscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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