88 - J. PEIPERS (1805–1878), The Banks of the Rhône Downstream from Lyon, Pencil

J. PEIPERS (1805–1878), The Banks of the Rhône Downstream from Lyon, Pencil Jakob Friedrich Peipers (1805–1878, ibid.): The Banks of the Rhône Downstream from Lyon, 19th century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Catalog Raisonné: , Inscription: inscribed lower left: “Banks of the Rhône downstream from Lyon.” Date: 19th century Description: The drawing depicts a vast landscape, dominated by a massive rock on the left in the foreground, which is partially covered in vegetation. A tree rises behind the rock, while a calm river meanders through the valley in the middle ground. The right side of the drawing shows a sprawling urban settlement with several buildings stretching along the river. The composition creates a wide perspective that draws the viewer’s gaze into the distance toward rolling hills and mountains. The lighting is subtle, with delicate shading that emphasizes the texture of the rock and vegetation. The drawing conveys a calm, almost meditative atmosphere through its delicate strokes. Bibliography: Pfarr, Ulrich; H. W. Fichter Kunsthandel: Friedrich Jakob Peipers (1805–1878). Landschaft Im Auge Des Architekten; Frankfurt am Main 2015; fig. 58. Cat. Rais. No.:. Keywords: France; riverscape; village; promenade; ruin; castle; hills; landscape; river; rocks; vegetation; city; perspective; drawing; calm; nature; architecture; hills; mountains; light; shading; texture; composition; linework; atmospheric; valley; wide.; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; France; Size: Paper: 24.4 cm x 39.1 cm (9.6 x 15.4 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored due to its age and has pale stains in places. The margins of the sheet are uncut, slightly wavy, and minimally creased in places.