Artwork
Vue du Chateau de Saconnex
Vue du Chateau de Saconnex is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Louis-François Cassas. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in brown ink: L.F. Cassas. 1780. a Geneve; lower right in graphite: vue du Chateau de Saconnex a la Darde a une lieu de Genève, sur la route de Zurich(?)
About this work
Overview
Vue du Chateau de Saconnex is a drawing created by Louis-François Cassas in 1780 using black chalk on laid paper, mounted on an album sheet.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a castle and its surrounding landscape in detail, reflecting Cassas's interest in architecture and landscapes.
Technique & Style
Executed in black chalk, the work showcases Cassas's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Context
As a traveling artist, Cassas likely created this drawing as a record of his observations during his journeys, a common practice among artists of his time.
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Artist & collection
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