38 - E. BRETENIÈRES (*1804), Aigle Castle, Vaud, Switzerland, 1855, Pencil

E. BRETENIÈRES (*1804), Aigle Castle, Vaud, Switzerland, 1855, Pencil Edmond de Bretenières (1804 Dijon - 1882 ibid.): View of Aigle Castle in the canton of Vaud, "Château d'Aigle", Journey to Switzerland, Sketchbook, 1855, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper, mounted on Paper Date: 1855 Description: From a scrapbook with travel sketches by the artist. "Esquisses faites par le Baron Edmond de Bretenières feudant les voyages en Suisse" (Sketches made by Baron Edmond de Bretenieres during his travels in Switzerland). The drawing shows a castle embedded in a gently rolling landscape. A few sketchy trees are indicated in the foreground, offering a view of the building. The castle is crowned by several towers, which merge into the clear but slightly blurred horizon line. Gentle mountain ranges rise up in the background, lending depth to the picture. The lighting appears subdued, as details are emphasised only by fine, even pencil strokes. The composition is balanced, with the castle as the central focus. The drawing conveys calm and stability, with no hint of human activity or lively events. Keywords: Castle; Towers; Landscape; Pencil drawing; Mountains; Architecture; Nature; Quietness; Depth; Horizon; Symmetry; Sketch; Trees; Buildings; Perspective; Balance; Poor detail; Minimalism; Historical; Timeless; 19th century; Romanticism; Architecture; Switzerland; Size: Paper: 23,8 cm x 30,3 cm (9,4 x 11,9 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper is slightly discoloured due to age. The paper is slightly creased in places. Sheet corners clearly wavy due to mounting on the reverse. Minimal traces of liquid on the entire page and waviness in places. Slightly browned along the edges.