Who painted View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac?

View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac was painted by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau in 1763.

Where can I see View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac?

View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac?

View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac?

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Artwork

View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac

Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau , 1763

View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in cartouche below drawing: VÜE PERSPECTIVE DE LHôTEL DES FERMES / GENERALLES DU TABAC SIZE AU CAROUZEL A PARIS / Levez et dessinez par Moreau En 1763

About this work

Overview

View of the Hôtel des Fermes Générales du Tabac is a drawing by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau, created in 1763. It is a cityscape rendered in mixed media.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a substantial building with a central arched entrance, surrounded by pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages. The structure features numerous windows and a sloping roof, suggesting a significant urban edifice.

Technique & Style

Moreau employed a combination of pen and black ink, brown wash, and watercolor over a graphite underdrawing to achieve the work's detailed and nuanced representation.

History & Provenance

The drawing is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, indicating its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the broader context of 18th-century urban representation.