Design for the Garden Façade of the Palais Royal 1781
victorlouis
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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arch
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paper medium
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architecture
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building
Victor Louis's "Design for the Garden Façade of the Palais Royal" (1781) is a detailed architectural drawing of a Neoclassical palace facade. The drawing showcases Louis's mastery of classical architecture, featuring symmetrical proportions, elegant columns, and intricate decorative elements. This architectural design reflects the dominant artistic style of the late 18th century, emphasizing order, balance, and rationality. The drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a valuable historical record of architectural design during the French Neoclassical period.
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