Little Cascade

1870s-1880s

Carl C. Brenner

Associated Names
Carl C. Brenner

Artist, American, 1838 - 1888

This image shows a monochrome circular landscape with a view of a winding stream flowing through rocky terrain. Boulders are scattered along the stream, and a cluster of trees dominates the center, with the tallest tree standing out. Distant hills are visible to the left. The horizon is marked by these hills, and the sky above has clouds. The scene is detailed with etching, including cross-hatching and stippling, creating a textured look. The grayscale palette highlights tonal contrasts, emphasizing shadows and creating a serene visual impact.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    image (irregular): 8.26 × 7.3 cm (3 1/4 × 2 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 9.37 × 8.73 cm (3 11/16 × 3 7/16 in.)
    support: 30.48 × 24.29 cm (12 × 9 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3556

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Carl C. Benner

Wikidata ID

Q77011671

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