House and Trees across a Garden Wall 1744 - 1750

"House and Trees across a Garden Wall" (1744-1750) is a graphite drawing by French artist Joseph Marie Vien (1716-1809). The drawing depicts a garden scene with a house and trees viewed through a trellis fence. The detail of the fence, the architectural elements of the house and the delicate rendering of foliage are hallmarks of Vien's meticulous style. This drawing is a fine example of the artist's ability to capture the beauty of the natural world and the architectural details of the built environment.