View of Mazarin College n.d.
jeanfrancoisjaninet
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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water colours
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paper
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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france
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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historical font
"View of Mazarin College" is an aquatint print by French artist Jean François Janinet, depicting the Collège Mazarin in Paris. This 18th-century print showcases the grand architectural design of the building, featuring a central dome and symmetrical wings. The use of aquatint technique gives the print a soft, atmospheric quality, capturing the details of the building and the surrounding landscape. This work is a valuable historical record, providing insight into Parisian architecture and the artistic practices of the time. The print is housed in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.
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