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Trees
Trees 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.
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Overview
Trees is a 1747 drawing by Joseph-Marie Vien, a French artist who later held the position of Premier peintre du Roi.
Technique & Style
Executed in graphite on laid paper, the drawing showcases Vien's attention to naturalistic detail and refined composition.
Context
The work reflects the shifting artistic tastes in 18th-century France, a period during which Vien's style evolved in response to changing cultural preferences.
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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.
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