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 bottom, inscribed in the artist’s own hand: “View of the Château de Meun in the Berry region near Bourges. Charles VII, King of France, died of starvation in this tower, fearing he would be imprisoned.” Numbered: “97.”, “29)”, and “13”. Date: 19th century Description: Duvivier depicts here the site where the French King Charles VII died on July 22, 1461. The castle, which had likely stood here since the 9th century, underwent several alterations over time and was almost completely destroyed during the French Revolution. In the foreground on the right, a draftsman is seated at work; next to him is another person pointing toward the castle ruins; next to that person are the mounts. Provenance: Ritter von Pfeiffer Collection, Vienna; Boerner, Leipzig, 1914 Keywords: Castle, Bourges, King, Berry, Draftsman, Artist, Loire, Watercolor, 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. Slightly browned, margins slightly wavy, faintly stained and slightly dust-stained, small spot on the lower right margin.