1747
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Entrance to a Walled Garden is a 1747 graphite by Joseph-Marie Vien, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a small pavilion with columns at the edge of a walled garden. A lone figure stands on the steps, looking out toward tall trees and bushes. The drawing is all in pencil, with soft shading for shadows and light. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement in the trees and foliage. This style fits the Baroque period, where energy and drama were key. Next, check out the Baroque movement for more works like this.
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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