Jean-Jacques Lequeu
1757-approximately 1825
A Fantastic Stage Design: An Ancient Square Enclosing an Empire Building
16 5/8 x 23 5/8 inches (422 x 600 mm)
Pen and black ink and wash, on laid paper.
1982.75:395
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
Notes
Along with Percier and Fontaine Boulet and Le Doux, Lequeu was one of the principal designers and architects of Napoleon.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in pen and black ink, at lower left, "Dessiné par Jn. Jqu. Le Queu"; on verso, stamped with the artist's monogram.
Watermark: Coat of arms with "X" and "DBC" inside.
Watermark: Coat of arms with "X" and "DBC" inside.
Associated names
Goldschmidt, Lucien, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Century Drawings
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