Landscape with Ruined Tower n.d.
pierrealexandrewille
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, chalk, graphite
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landscape illustration sketch
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drawing
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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etching
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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chalk
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france
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water
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pen work
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graphite
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
Pierre Alexandre Wille's "Landscape with Ruined Tower" is a delicate red chalk drawing that captures the romanticism of a crumbling stone structure overgrown with nature. The composition features a partially ruined tower, partially obscured by trees, situated on the edge of a body of water. The scene also depicts a group of figures near the tower, adding a sense of scale and hinting at a human presence amidst the natural decay. Wille's masterful use of red chalk creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing detail and light. This intimate drawing exemplifies the picturesque aesthetic prevalent in 18th-century Europe.
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