Artwork

Château de Pont-Gibaud

Château de Pont-Gibaud, by Eugène Isabey, ink, 1844
Château de Pont-Gibaud, by Eugène Isabey, ink, 1844

Château de Pont-Gibaud is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Isabey. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Château de Pont-Gibaud is a lithograph created by French artist Eugène Isabey in 1844. It depicts a village with a castle on a hill, rendered in a Romantic style.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a village with a prominent castle, houses with sloped roofs, and a river in the foreground. A dark, stormy sky dominates the atmosphere, evoking a sense of coolness and moodiness.

Technique & Style

Isabey employed lithography, a technique that involves drawing on stone to produce printed images with a sketch-like quality. The resulting rough, sketchy lines give the work a spontaneous, hand-drawn feel, characteristic of Isabey's expressive approach to capturing landscapes and architecture.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Eugène Isabey

Artist

Eugène Isabey

Eugène Louis Gabriel Isabey (French pronunciation:; 22 July 1803 – 25 April 1886) was a French painter, lithographer and watercolorist in the Romantic style.

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Who painted Château de Pont-Gibaud?

Château de Pont-Gibaud was painted by Eugène Isabey in 1844.

Where can I see Château de Pont-Gibaud?

Château de Pont-Gibaud is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Château de Pont-Gibaud?

Château de Pont-Gibaud is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Château de Pont-Gibaud?

Museum-quality prints of Château de Pont-Gibaud are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.