Large Coltsfoot

1843

Eugène Bléry

Associated Names
Eugène Bléry

Artist, French, 1805 - 1887

This detailed engraving depicts a view from eye level facing a large cluster of oversized leaves dominating the scene. The horizon is low with no significant features breaking through. The artwork features meticulous line work capturing intricate details in the leaves and texture in the landscape. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey, black, and white highlighting depth and shadow. Closest to the viewer are large leaves, with a path on the left leading through the terrain. On the right, tall grasses and trees extend into the distance. Softly shaded clouds in the background provide depth and atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and roulette in black on chine collé

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jane F. Stapleton

  • Dimensions

    plate: 40.3 x 52.9 cm (15 7/8 x 20 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 56 x 74.9 cm (22 1/16 x 29 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.143.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 183

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jane and Benjamin F. Stapleton III, New York; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 183

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left in graphite: not deciphered; lower left in plate: EBlery del et sculp

Wikidata ID

Q76552428

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