Le jardin du Luxembourg, en 1859, 6ème arrondissement, Paris. D.13652, William Wyld, En 1859

Author(s): wyld, william (london, 17–01–1806 - paris, 25–12–1889), designer production date: in 1859 type(s) of object(s): drawing name(s): drawing dimensions - artwork: height: 48cm width: 82. 5cm dimensions - frame: height: 81 cm width: 114. 5cm depth: 4. 5cm marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature and date - on the front of the drawing at the bottom right, in gray ink "w. Wyld 1859". Iconographic description: the luxembourg gardens, in 1859. 6th arrondissement. Landscape. Pond, fountain, columns with statues, sculptures, vases, terrace, fruit trees, figures including one dressed in oriental style, children, dogs, toys (ball, boat, rackets), basket, zouave. William wyld was one of these english watercolorists, of whom thomas shotter boys was the most talented, who in the 1830s took a new look at old paris and who disseminated their works through engraving. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 15–03–1990 institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris inventory number: d. 13652. Date: En 1859.