Early 19th Century Constant Bourgeois Du Castelet (1767–1841) Pair of Ink Wash Drawings — Views of Palaces in the Roman Countryside

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A beautiful pair of early 19th-century ink wash drawings on paper, depicting elegant architectural views of palaces or monumental buildings … Read more A beautiful pair of early 19th-century ink wash drawings on paper, depicting elegant architectural views of palaces or monumental buildings set within the Roman countryside.

Both works are catalogued under the name of Constant Bourgeois du Castelet (Guiscard, 1767 – Passy, 1841), a French artist active from the late 18th century into the early 19th century.
Bourgeois du Castelet is particularly appreciated for his landscapes, Italian views, and architectural compositions.

These two drawings form a highly decorative and harmonious pair. They share the same subject, technique, format, and refined neoclassical atmosphere.
Each composition combines classical architecture, romantic landscape, and a sense of poetic travel, evoking the fascination for Italy and the Grand Tour that inspired many European artists and collectors in the early 19th century.

The scenes are delicately rendered in ink wash, with soft gray tones, architectural depth, and small figures that bring scale and life to the compositions.
Together, they create the feeling of a remembered journey through the villas, gardens, and monumental landscapes of Rome.

Both works are framed under glass.

Sight dimensions: 7.9 x 11 in. each
Overall dimensions: 12.2 x 9.1 in. each
Original metric sight dimensions: 20 x 28 cm each
Original metric overall dimensions: 31 x 23 cm each

Provenance: French auction house
Expertise: Monsieur Guy Martin, expert and member of the Syndicat Français des Experts Professionnels en Œuvres d’Art et Objets de Collection — S.F.E.P.

Condition: Good overall presentation condition. Minor signs of age to the paper, including light toning and small age-related marks, as visible in the photographs. Framed under glass. See less