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Theodore Roussel

Associated Names
Theodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Theodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

The image shows a series of slender, bare trees framing the view. In the distance, there are buildings with a clock tower. The artwork uses delicate, linear brushstrokes to create an etching-like texture. The color palette consists of sepia tones, providing a warm feel. The trees and ground close to us have finely hatched lines. The area beyond the trees shows more structures. The sky above is open and light.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in olive green on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 33.9 × 22.1 cm (13 3/8 × 8 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 35.3 × 22.1 cm (13 7/8 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7574

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 34, state v/v

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Hausberg, Margaret Dunwoody. The Prints of Theodore Roussel: a catalogue raisonné. Bronxville, NY: 1991, no. 34, state only.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" lower right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Theodore Roussel" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "[Illeg.]" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Wikidata ID

Q65025730

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