Who painted Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux?

Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux was painted by Nicolas Marie Ozanne in 1770.

Where can I see Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux?

Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux?

Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux

Nicolas Marie Ozanne , 1770

Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux is a gouache drawing by the Baroque artist Nicolas Marie Ozanne. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux is a gouache on laid paper drawing by Nicolas Marie Ozanne, dated to 1770, depicting a serene riverside scene of Château de Chenonceaux.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing focuses on Château de Chenonceaux, showcasing its architectural blend of stone and wood structures, towers, and wings, set amidst a tranquil river landscape with figures in period attire and small boats, conveying a sense of peaceful coexistence between nature, architecture, and daily life.

Technique & Style

Ozanne employed soft, muted colors in gouache to achieve a peaceful atmosphere, complemented by meticulous attention to detail in rendering the castle's architecture, the activity around the river, and the subtle inclusion of a bird in flight and a suspended banner.

History & Provenance

Created in 1770 by Nicolas Marie Ozanne, specific provenance details (ownership history) of Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux are not provided in the available information.

Context

This work reflects 18th-century European artistic interests in landscape and architectural depiction, possibly influenced by the broader traditions of French landscape drawing and the emerging attention to historical and noble sites.

Legacy

While specific influences or notable exhibitions of Veüe Et perspective du Chateau de Chenonceaux are not detailed, it contributes to the historical record of Château de Chenonceaux's representation in art and 18th-century French artistic practices.