Artwork

Landscape with House

Landscape with House, by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1795
Landscape with House, by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, ink, 1795

Landscape with House is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with House is an etching on laid paper, mounted to brown wove paper, created in 1801 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin. The print presents a distant landscape view with a house, set against a backdrop of hills or mountains, rendered from an elevated vantage point that lowers the horizon line.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a serene, natural landscape with a house in the distance, emphasizing the relationship between built environment and natural scenery. The elevated viewpoint and low horizon may suggest the artist's interest in capturing depth and the sublime in nature.

Technique & Style

Executed using the etching technique, the work showcases Saint-Mémin's skill in scratching designs onto a metal plate. This method allowed for nuanced line work, contributing to the piece's sense of depth and atmospheric perspective.

History & Provenance

Part of the Saint-Mémin Collection, the etching is now held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Context

Created in 1801, the work reflects late 18th-century European interests in landscape and the technical advancements in etching during this period.

Legacy

While specific influence is not widely documented, the piece contributes to the broader legacy of etching in landscape art, demonstrating techniques that would inspire later printmakers.

Landscape
Landscape, Franz Innocenz Josef Kobell

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

Artist

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Landscape with House?

Landscape with House was painted by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin in 1795.

Where can I see Landscape with House?

Landscape with House is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Landscape with House?

Landscape with House is associated with Romanticism.