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Villa d'Este, Tivoli, 1744/1750. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
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Villa d'Este, Tivoli, 1744/1750. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Villa d'Este, Tivoli, 1744/1750
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This exquisite graphite drawing, titled "Villa d'Este, Tivoli," is a captivating depiction of the Italian villa and gardens as rendered by the renowned French artist Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder in the mid-18th century. The villa, located in the town of Tivoli near Rome, Italy, is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and gardening. The drawing, executed on laid paper, showcases the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the intricate details of the villa's facade and the lush greenery of its gardens. Vien, a prominent figure of the French art scene during the Neoclassical period, traveled extensively throughout Europe, documenting his observations and experiences through numerous sketches and drawings. This particular work, dated between 1744 and 1750, is a testament to his ability to capture the essence of the Italian landscape and its rich cultural heritage. The Villa d'Este, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was originally built in the 16th century for Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este and is renowned for its magnificent gardens, which feature a series of fountains, grottoes, and terraces. The villa's architectural design is a fusion of Italian and Renaissance styles, with intricate ornamentation and grandiose features that have inspired artists and architects for centuries. This stunning graphite drawing is now part of the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to captivate audiences and serve as a reminder of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Europe during the Baroque and Neoclassical eras.
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