0026 Vers le Sud: Le voyage de Johann Georg von Dillis à travers la France, la Suisse et l'Italie en 1806

A significant discovery emerges from the analysis of Johann Georg von Dillis's 1806 journey through southern France, revealing that Provence attracted artists earlier than previously thought. This insight is drawn from two distinct sources: a commissioned series of drawings, 'Voyage pittoresque dans le Midi de la France,' and an unpublished correspondence with his brother Ignaz. The commissioned drawings, reflecting the Bavarian crown prince Ludwig I's interest in Roman Antiquity, include notable views such as the Maison Carrée in Nîmes and the arc de triomphe in Orange. Additionally, another set of Dillis's drawings, excluded from the official commission, showcases a more nuanced attention to nature. This dual perspective provides an exceptional artistic testimony of travel in early 19th-century Europe.

Josenhans, F. (2011). 0026 Vers le Sud: Le voyage de Johann Georg von Dillis à travers la France, la Suisse et l'Italie en 1806. RIHA Journal, 2011. https://doi.org/10.11588/RIHA.2011.0.69106