Tourettes

This drawing by J. Andre Smith depicts a scenic view of a quaint hillside village with closely packed buildings perched atop a rocky cliff. The intricate architectural details are captured with fine lines, showcasing the textures of stone walls and roofs beneath a softly rendered sky. Lush foliage surrounds the structures, adding depth and an organic element to the scene. The foreground features a stone pathway that guides the viewer's eye into the composition, while subtle shading adds a sense of dimension and realism to the tranquil and picturesque setting.

This drawing by J. Andre Smith depicts a scenic view of a quaint hillside village with closely packed buildings perched atop a rocky cliff. The intricate architectural details are captured with fine lines, showcasing the textures of stone walls and roofs beneath a softly rendered sky. Lush foliage surrounds the structures, adding depth and an organic element to the scene. The foreground features a stone pathway that guides the viewer's eye into the composition, while subtle shading adds a sense of dimension and realism to the tranquil and picturesque setting.

Name/Title

Tourettes

Entry/Object ID

2011.6.5

Description

Drawing of the view from the Chemin de Ronde near the Portail Neuf, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, France

Type of Drawing

Colored Pencil

Artwork Details

Subject Place

City

Tourettes

Country

France

Region

Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Context

Smith visited Tourettes in 1926. Tourrettes is a picturesque medieval "perched village" in the Var department of southeastern France, famous for its narrow winding streets, historic stone architecture, and nearby high-end golf resorts. This work depicts the view from the Chemin de Ronde near the Portail Neuf, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, France.

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Anna La Sala

Acquisition

Accession

2011.006

Source or Donor

Keith Angell

Credit Line

Donated to the Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Date made

circa 1926

Relationships

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Notes

Seems to be depicting the same scene from a slightly different vantage point.