Artwork
Place de Louis XV
Place de Louis XV is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Place de Louis XV is an etching created by Jean-Michel Moreau the Younger in 1770, capturing a vibrant scene in the Parisian square of the same name.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a bustling gathering in the Place de Louis XV, framed by ornate architecture, a central statue, and distant trees, conveying the square's importance as a public hub.
Technique & Style
Rendered in fine detail, the etching features intricate lines and nuanced shading. The artist's manipulation of light and shadow imparts a sense of depth, guiding the viewer's gaze into the scene's core.
History & Provenance
Created in 1770 by Jean-Michel Moreau the Younger, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
This work reflects 18th-century French urban life and architectural grandeur, with the Place de Louis XV (now Place de la Concorde) being a significant location in pre-Revolutionary Paris.
Legacy
As part of Moreau the Younger's oeuvre, Place de Louis XV contributes to the broader understanding of 18th-century French printmaking and urban landscape depiction.
Artist & collection
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