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French School Mid 20th Century
Medieval Tower and Bridge Village Scene Graphite Drawing

20th Century

$347.96
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About the Item

Title: Medieval Tower and Bridge Village Scene Graphite Drawing Artist: Louisa Wortley (signed lower right) Continental School, mid to late 19th century (dated Nov 1863) Medium: Graphite on paper, laid onto support sheet Size: (Approx – confirm if needed) Sheet: 8.75 x 6.75 inches (height x width) Overall with backing: 11.75 x 8.75 inches (height x width) Signature / Inscriptions: Signed lower right: Louisa Wortley Dated lower left: Nov 1863 Inscribed upper right: No. 2 with initials Condition: Good overall condition for age. The drawing remains clear and well preserved. Some light toning, surface smudging, and handling marks to the sheet. Backing sheet shows age-related wear and staining. Minor softening of graphite in areas. Provenance: Private European collection Description: A detailed 19th-century graphite drawing depicting a medieval tower and half-timbered buildings set beside a small stone bridge. The composition centres on the vertical mass of the tower, rendered with careful attention to architectural detail, including arched decorative bands and textured masonry. In contrast, the surrounding buildings are treated with lighter linework, creating a natural hierarchy within the scene. Figures animate the foreground, gathered along the bridge and pathway, adding a sense of everyday life and scale. The landscape recedes gently into the distance, with soft shading suggesting depth and atmosphere. The drawing combines precision with a romantic sensibility typical of the period, reflecting the 19th-century fascination with medieval architecture and picturesque rural settings. As part of a numbered and dated series, this work suggests a structured body of study or presentation drawings rather than a casual sketch.
  • Creator:
    French School Mid 20th Century (French)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
    Graphite
  • Movement & Style:
    Impressionist
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317966682

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