View of Naesse castle and De Coninck's Column from the East
ca. 1780–84
Medium
Pen and brush and brown ink; framing line in pen and brown ink, by the artist
Dimensions
sheet: 5 3/4 x 8 1/16 in. (14.6 x 20.5 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Charles and Jessie Price Gift, 2011
Accession Number
2011.260
Tags
Art Historical Context
Erik Pauelsen’s *View of Naesse Castle and De Coninck's from the East* (ca. 1780–84) offers a captivating glimpse into late 18th-century Scandinavian. This intimate drawing captures the imposing silhouette of Naesse Castle alongside the striking De Coninck's Column, viewed from the east, highlighting architectural grandeur against a natural backdrop. Created during the Enlightenment era, topographical sketches documented estates, monuments, and historical sites, Pauelsen’s work reflects a growing fascination with heritage and precise observation. Executed in pen and brush with brown ink on a ...