Who created this artwork?

CONFLANS was created by Gabriel Perelle, French, 1604â1677 in late 17th century.

When was this artwork created?

This artwork was created late 17th century.

Is this artwork in the public domain?

Yes, CONFLANS is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

CONFLANS

Gabriel Perelle, French, 1604â1677

late 17th century

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-533-74

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**CONFLANS** by Gabriel Perelle (French, 1604–1677) is a captivating late 17th-century that exemplifies the artist's mastery of topographic engraving. Perelle, a prominent member of a family of French printmakers, specialized in detailed views of chateaus, gardens, and towns, capturing the grandeur of France during the Baroque era under Louis XIV. This work likely depicts Conflans, a riverside locale near Paris, rendered with meticulous line work that highlights architecture and natural landscapes—hallmarks of Perelle's precise, documentary style. As a print, *CONFLANS* reflects the era's boo...

CONFLANS

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