Architectural Capriccio with a Palace seen through a Triumphal Arch
Louis Joseph Le Lorrain French
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This drawing is one of two architectural capriccios by Le Lorrain, which show ideal city views with classical architecture. This design shows a view of a square with a palace, as seen through a triumphal arch. Small figures have been added as staffage and to convey scale. Le Lorrain was one of the protagonists in the movement that pressed for a return to classical models during the second and third quarter of the eighteenth century. Inspired by his time in Rome, Le Lorrain became known for his architectural capriccios, which sometimes served as theater and festival decors. So far, none of these characteristic capriccios had been acquired for the collection.
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