Vue de Schadau
1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles-Melchior Descourtis
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vue de Schadau is a 1786 ink by Charles-Melchior Descourtis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet lake with a small village on its shore. Tall mountains rise in the background, their slopes soft and misty. A few boats float on the water, and people walk along the shore near trees and fields. The colors are light—blues, greens, and pale browns—giving a peaceful, dreamy feel. The title at the bottom reads *Vue de Schadau*, which means "View of Schadau." It was made as a gift for a prince, and the coat of arms below hints at royalty. If you like this kind of scene, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Charles-Melchior Descourtis (1753–1820) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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