Oeuvres de Joseph Vernet...representant divers ports de mer en France et d'Italie
Medium
Plates: etchings and engravings
Dimensions
Overall: 24 13/16 x 19 11/16 x 2 9/16 in. (63 x 50 x 6.5 cm)
Classification
Books
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1946
Accession Number
46.127.1
Rights
Public Domain
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the bustling harbors of 18th-century with *Oeuvres de Joseph Vern...représentant divers ports de en France et d'Italie a stunning bound collection of etchings and engravings held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's and Prints department. Created around 1750–0, this portfolio showcases the masterful marine landscapes of Joseph Vernet, France's preeminent painter of seaports, reproduced by a talented cadre of engravers including Jacques Philippe Le Bas, Charles Nicolas Cochin II, Simon Fokke. Measuring a substantial 24 13/16 x 19 11/16 x 2 9/16 inches, it captures Vernet's vivid depictions of French and Italian ports, blending dramatic skies, shimmering waters, and architectural details with occasional waterfalls, coats of arms, and expansive landscapes. Vernet, a key figure in the transition from Rococo elegance to Neoclassical precision, was commissioned by Louis XV to document France's coastal fortifications, reflecting the era's naval ambitions and Enlightenment fascination with topography and travel. These prints democratized his oil paintings, making grand vistas accessible to collectors and scholars through the meticulous techniques of etching—for fine lines and textures—and engraving—for bold contrasts and durability. Acquired via the Harris Brisbane Dick Fund in 1946, this volume highlights printmaking's role in preserving artistic legacy, offering visitors a window into Europe's maritime world and the collaborative genius behind Vernet's enduring seascapes.
About the Artist
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