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Landscape with Classical Building in the Background

Creator: Louis Chaix
Offered by: L' Antiquaire & The Connoisseur, Inc.

Description
Louis Chaix was a painter and engraver. His chief commission was to provide the interior decorations of the Château Borély near Marseille. The Borély family, who had been established in Provence since the 14th century, held an enviable position in Marseille as large property holders. In 1767, Louis Borély commissioned the construction of a château in the Italian style. In order to achieve an authentic look, Borély sent Chaix to Italy to research the motifs to be used in the interior. Chaix conceived a sumptuous interior with trômpe-l’oeil and vast compositions with mythological subjects for the ceilings, walls, and doors, juxtaposed by gilded boiseries and gypseries. His designs were greatly admired by such illustrious visitors as Charles VI of Spain, the Duchesse de Berry, Alfred de Vigny, Eugène Scribe and others.
This drawing combines the nature of his native midi and the classic architecture of Rome so admired by the French artists who studied there.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Black Chalk on White Paper
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	WOP 18-67
Incollect Reference #:	152240

Dimensions

W.	15 in;	H.	9.5 in;
W.	38.1 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;

Message from Seller:

The gallery deals in European works of art, antiques and paintings from antiquity to the end of the eighteenth century. Under Mrs. Fioratti's direction, the gallery has continued to supply works of art to museums across America and Europe. She has designed interiors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Mrs. Fioratti has worked on architectural restorations, and restored a 10th century village near Siena.