1747
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Corner of an Italian Garden with a Church Beyond is a 1747 graphite by Joseph-Marie Vien, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is called Corner of an Italian Garden with a Church Beyond. It was made by Joseph-Marie Vien between 1744 and 1750. The artist worked on both sides of the paper, doing a tree study on the back, which shows they were experimenting with different ideas. This was a common practice for artists at the time, allowing them to try out different techniques and compositions. The fact that Vien did this suggests he was interested in exploring his creative options. To learn more about this style of artwork, look into the movement: Baroque.
Joseph-Marie Vien (18 June 1716 – 27 March 1809) was a French painter. He was the last holder of the post of Premier peintre du Roi, serving from 1789 to 1791, before it was abolished during the French Revolution.
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