62 - I. DUVIVIER (1758-1832), Mehun-sur-Yèvre Castle near Bourges, Watercolor

I. DUVIVIER (1758-1832), Mehun-sur-Yèvre Castle near Bourges, Watercolor Ignace Duvivier (1758 - 1832 ibid.): The ruins of Mehun-sur-Yèvre Castle near Bourges, 19th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor and Pen drawing on Paper, mounted on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed by the artist's hand: "vue du Chateau de Meun dans le Berry pres de Bourges. Charles 7 Roy de France ce est mort de faim dans cette tour craignant d’être emprisoné.". numbered: "97.", "29)" und "13". Date: 19th century Description: Duvivier reproduces here the place where the French King Charles VII died on 22 July 1461. The castle, which had probably stood here since the 9th century, underwent several alterations over time and was almost completely destroyed during the French Revolution. On the right in the foreground a draughtsman is sitting at work, next to him is another person pointing in the direction of the castle ruins; next to him are the mounts. Provenance: Sammlung Ritter von Pfeiffer, Wien; Boerner, Leipzig, 1914 Keywords: Castle, Bourges, King, Berry, Draughtsman, Artist, Loire, Watercolour, Ruin, Drawing, France, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, France, Size: Paper: 25,9 cm x 41,5 cm (10,2 x 16,3 in) Condition: Good condition. Somewhat browned, margins a little bit wavy, faintly stained and a little bit dust-stained, small spot at lower right margin.