De Bouwkunst 1747

"De Bouwkunst" (The Art of Building), created in 1747 by Dutch artist Louis Fabritius Dubourg, depicts a woman in a verdant dress seated at a table, intently focusing on a drafting tool. Her delicate hand expertly maneuvers a string, suggesting a focus on precise measurement. The composition is set against a backdrop of a building, hinting at the architectural subject of the artwork. This piece, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Dubourg's mastery of the Rococo style, notable for its elegant lines and soft colors. The artwork, a watercolor, presents a captivating portrayal of the intellectual pursuit of architecture.