A Pollard Willow by a Stream

c. 1840

Hippolyte Lalaisse

Associated Names
Hippolyte Lalaisse

Artist, French, 1810 - 1884

The image depicts a landscape drawing viewed from an uneven, natural terrain perspective. The horizon is indicated by a line of trees and landscape features extending into the distance. The artwork shows intricate brushwork of trees and foliage, using fine, detailed strokes to create texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, with various shades of black against an off-white or cream background. A large twisted tree with sprawling roots is on the left, and more trees and foliage are visible throughout the scene. Some birds are sketched in the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on cream wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.1 × 25.9 cm (9 7/8 × 10 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.196.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Didier Aaron, Inc., New York); purchased 2015 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2014

  • Francois Hippolyte Lalaisse (1810 - 1884): Sixty Works on Paper. Didier Aaron Ltd, London (not in catalogue).

Wikidata ID

Q64574348

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