Artwork
Ruines du Chateau d'Artns pres le huelgoet, Bretagne
Ruines du Chateau d'Artns pres le huelgoet, Bretagne is a print by the Romanticist artist Julien Louis Jacottet. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2014.368
- Credit line
- Bequest of John Bonebrake
About this work
Overview
Ruines du Chateau d'Artns pres le huelgoet, Bretagne is a print by Julien Louis Jacottet, dated 1846, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a ruined castle atop a rocky hill in a serene landscape, with a woman and a man with a horse and dog in the foreground. The title identifies the location as Brittany, France, and the artist emphasizes the effects of time and nature on the ruin.
Technique & Style
The print features a dramatic sky with dense clouds and a hint of breaking light, suggesting an emphasis on the expressive potential of natural scenery.
Context
The work is associated with Romanticism, a movement that often featured grand and emotive natural landscapes.
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Artist & collection
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