Artwork
Gardens of an Italian Villa
Gardens of an Italian Villa is a graphite drawing by the Baroque artist Joseph-Marie Vien. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gardens of an Italian Villa is a 1747 drawing by Joseph-Marie Vien, a French artist who later held the position of Premier peintre du Roi.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a landscape of an Italianate garden, showcasing Vien's representation of a serene and structured outdoor space.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite on laid paper, the work demonstrates Vien's skill in rendering precise and detailed scenes using the medium.
History & Provenance
Created early in Vien's career, the drawing predates his tenure as Premier peintre du Roi, a position he held from 1789 to 1791, just before the title's abolition during the French Revolution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph-Marie Vien (18 June 1716 – 27 March 1809) was a French painter. He was the last holder of the post of Premier peintre du Roi, serving from 1789 to 1791, before it was abolished during the French Revolution.
