View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac

Französische Grafik 1762–1775, 1763

This is a drawing of an architectural scene depicting the front view of a grand building with carriages in front. The drawing shows a symmetrical facade of a large building with a central archway and multiple windows along its length. In the foreground, various carriages and people are engaging in different activities, contributing to a bustling but orderly ambiance. The use of perspective and architectural details like statues and carvings emphasize the grandeur of the building. The color palette gives the drawing a historical and classical feel.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1762–1775
Date
1763
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink with brown wash and watercolor over graphite on two sheet of laid paper
Dimensions
17.1 × 32.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of an architectural scene depicting the front view of a grand building with carriages in front. The drawing shows a symmetrical facade of a large building with a central archway and multiple windows along its length. In the foreground, various carriages and people are engaging in different activities, contributing to a bustling but orderly ambiance. The use of perspective and architectural details like statues and carvings emphasize the grandeur of the building. The color palette gives the drawing a historical and classical feel.

Französische Grafik 1762–1775