Campagne du Vice-amiral Cte d'Estaing
1778
Medium
Pen and gray and brown ink with brush and gray wash
Dimensions
10 7/8 x 16 1/8 in. (27.7 x 41 cm.)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Accession Number
83.2.1103
Tags
Art Historical Context
Discover the intricate naval drawing *Campagne du Vice-am Cte d'Estaing* by Pierre Ozanne, in 1778. This detailed work, measuring 10⅞ × 16⅛ inches, captures a pivotal moment in maritime history using pen and gray and brown ink with brush and gray—a technique favored by 18th-century draftsmen for its precision and atmospheric depth. Ozanne, renowned French marine artist and official draughtsman for the French, specialized in meticulous depictions of ships and sea battles, blending technical accuracy with artistic flair. Dated to the American Revolutionary War, the title refers to the campaign ...