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House with a Portico at Ermenonville

François-Édouard Bertin

1834

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paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

House with a Portico at Ermenonville is a 1834 graphite by François-Édouard Bertin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: François-Édouard Bertin
When & what style?: 1834 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch depicts a house with a portico, surrounded by trees and bushes. The building features a central entrance with a portico supported by columns, flanked by two windows on either side. A set of stairs leads up to the entrance, and the roof is partially visible above the portico. The sketch is rendered in graphite on wove paper, with bold lines and subtle shading that suggest the texture of the stone walls and the foliage of the trees. The overall effect is one of quiet elegance, with the house and its surroundings depicted in a state of serene tranquility. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Look up "chiaroscuro" next.