George Arnald ARA, Barrière du Trône, Paris, 1818, Original Graphite Drawing

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An original c.1818 graphite drawing, George Arnald ARA, Barrière du Trône, Paris.A wonderful small topographical sketch by George Arnald ARA … Read more An original c.1818 graphite drawing, George Arnald ARA, Barrière du Trône, Paris.A wonderful small topographical sketch by George Arnald ARA (1763–1841) showing the Trône Barrier and column in post-Napoleonic Paris. Constructed as part of the Wall of the Farmers General in the 18th century by the Place de la Nation, the columns were not adorned with statues until the 19th century—after this sketch was drawn.This is one of a set of five Paris subjects we have for sale, likely executed on Arnald's 1818 tour of France. The sketches have an energetic, illustrative quality—the views drawn from unusual vantage points, and featuring vigorous foliage and small blotted figures.In 1824 Arnald published a series drawings from his French travels entitled 'Picturesque scenery on the river Meuse, from the city of Leige to that of Mézières', engraved by eminent artists such as Samuel William Reynolds, Henry Edward Dawe and Charles Turner.The paper has been professionally laid down at the edges onto a backing paper support, with the verso visible, as shown.Provenance: William Drummond (Covent Garden Gallery, London). Christie's 7 December 2016.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed in pencil at the lower edge: 'Barrier Paris Aug.20'. Height: 11.1cm (4.4″) Width: 8.7cm (3.4″) Condition: In good condition for its age. There is very slight toning to the far corners where the paper has been adhered to the backing, and a very small crease across the far lower right corner, smoothed out by the backing paper. Presented: Unframed. See less