Artwork
A Rustic Kiln at Vernon
A Rustic Kiln at Vernon is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Johann Georg Wille. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Rustic Kiln at Vernon is a 1761 drawing by Johann Georg Wille, a German-born artist who worked primarily in Paris as an engraver and art dealer.
Technique & Style
The drawing is executed in brown and black chalk on laid paper, showcasing Wille's skill with chalk as a medium.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a rural kiln in Vernon, capturing a scene from the French countryside.
History & Provenance
Wille created the drawing after relocating from near Biebertal to Paris, where he spent most of his life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Georg Wille, or Jean Georges Wille (5 November 1715, near Biebertal – 5 April 1808, Paris) was a German-born copper engraver, who spent most of his life in France. He also worked as an art dealer.
