Who created "Fountain in a Courtyard"?

Fountain in a Courtyard was created by Charles Louis Clérisseau in in or before 1768.

When was "Fountain in a Courtyard" created?

This artwork was created in or before 1768.

Is "Fountain in a Courtyard" in the public domain?

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

Fountain in a Courtyard

Q: What medium is "Fountain in a Courtyard"?

Fountain in a Courtyard is pen and gray ink and watercolor over graphite on laid paper; graphite and brown ink sketches on verso.

Charles Louis Clérisseau

in or before 1768

Medium

pen and gray ink and watercolor over graphite on laid paper; graphite and brown ink sketches on verso

Dimensions

sheet: 24.5 x 17.1 cm (9 5/8 x 6 3/4 in.) page size: 42.5 x 27.7 cm (16 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection

Accession Number

1983.49.150

Art Historical Context

**Fountain in a Courtyard** *Charles Louis Clérisse, in or before 1768* Step into the sun-dappled elegance of Charles Louis Clérisseau *Fountain in a Cour*, a delicate architectural drawing that captures the refined beauty of 18th-century neoclassicism. Created in or before 1768, work reflects Clérisseau's fascination with classical antiquity, honed during his travels through Italy. As a pioneering French architect and draughtsman, he meticulously recorded ancient Roman motifs, influencing later figures like Thomas Jefferson. Here, the serene courtyard fountain evokes the harmonious propo...

Fountain in a Courtyard

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