Photographic Print : Surroundings of a castle on a lake, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros

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Surroundings of a castle on a lake, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros

Surroundings of a castle on a lake, 1778

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Media ID 36357419

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Abraham Louis Rodolphe Ducros Chalk On Paper Du Croix Louis Du Cros Louis Ducros Abraham Louis Rodolphe Ducros Louis Lakeside Louis Ducros Romantic Era Swiss Switzerland Vast Vastness Fortifications Letterbox Format Watercolour Paint

12"x8" Photo Print

Transport yourself back in time with this stunning 1778 photograph from Louis Ducros' collection, featuring the breathtaking surroundings of a castle nestled on the shores of a serene lake. This exquisite image, sourced from Heritage Images, captures the grandeur and beauty of a bygone era. The tranquil waters reflect the castle's majestic silhouette, creating a scene that is both timeless and enchanting. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor to inspire wonder and curiosity, and let the story of the castle come alive through the lens of Louis Ducros.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 10.5cm (12" x 4.1")

Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning 18th century chalk drawing by Louis Ducros, titled "Surroundings of a Castle on a Lake," transports us back in time to an idyllic European landscape. The scene unfolds before us as if through a letterbox frame, with the tranquil waters of a lake mirroring the majestic mountains and rolling hills in the distance. The castle, nestled at the edge of the lake, stands proudly with its fortifications and towering turrets, a testament to the grandeur and power of the past. The artist, Abraham Louis Rodolphe Ducros, masterfully captures the romantic essence of the era, with the vastness of the landscape and the intricate details of the castle walls and trees. The use of chalk on paper adds a delicate, almost ethereal quality to the image, enhancing the sense of timeless beauty and serenity. The setting could be in Italy or Switzerland, with the Alps or the Apennines providing the backdrop to this picturesque scene. The drawing is a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of Europe during the 18th century, a time when the concept of the picturesque and the sublime in nature was celebrated and explored. This panoramic view invites us to imagine the travels of the past, when artists and intellectuals would journey to the countryside to find inspiration and solace. The drawing is now preserved in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the enduring power of art to transport us through time and space.

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