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Portrait of Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), with his daughter Adelaide
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Portrait of Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), with his daughter Adelaide
LSE4313565 Portrait of Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), with his daughter Adelaide. (Ledoux holds the plans for the house of the director of the industrial city of Arc et Senans (Franche Comte), the ambitious programme of this ideal city, which remained unfinished, applied the rationalist principles of urban planning developed by visionary architects at the end of the 18th century). Painting attributed to Antoine Francois (Antoine-Francois) Callet (1741-1823), oil on canvas, 18th century, French art. Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France. by Callet, Antoine Francois (1741-1823); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), with his daughter Adelaide. (Ledoux holds the plans for the house of the director of the industrial city of Arc et Senans (Franche Comte), the ambitious programme of this ideal city, which remained unfinished, applied the rationalist principles of urban planning developed by visionary architects at the end of the 18th century). Painting attributed to Antoine Francois (Antoine-Francois) Callet (1741-1823), oil on canvas, 18th century, French art. Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This print showcases the renowned Portrait of Claude Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806) and his daughter Adelaide. The painting, attributed to Antoine Francois Callet, depicts Ledoux holding the plans for the house of the director of Arc et Senans, an industrial city in Franche Comte. Ledoux's ambitious program aimed to create an ideal city based on rationalist principles of urban planning developed by visionary architects during the late 18th century. The image captures a moment frozen in time, where father and daughter stand together amidst their shared passion for architectural innovation. Ledoux's determined gaze reflects his unwavering commitment to realizing his grand vision for Arc et Senans. With delicate brushstrokes and masterful use of light and shadow, Callet brings this historical figure to life on canvas. As we admire this portrait, we are transported back to a bygone era when dreams were painted with strokes as bold as those found within these plans held tightly in Ledoux's hands. The unfinished nature of his ideal city only adds to its allure - a testament to both human ambition and the limitations imposed by reality. Displayed at Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France, this artwork serves as a reminder of how art can encapsulate history and ignite our imagination. It is through such visual treasures that we gain insight into the minds of great thinkers like Claude Nicolas Ledoux - individuals who dared to challenge convention and shape our world with their revolutionary ideas.
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