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The Inner Forest (Intérieur du bois)

mid-19th century

Louis Hector François Allemand

Associated Names

Louis Hector François Allemand

Artist, French, 1809 - 1886

The image depicts a view from an elevated point showing a grove of trees with two figures and various animals. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the dense foliage filling the frame. The intricate etching technique uses dense lines and hatching to create textures on the leaves, bark, and ground. The figures are sitting under a tree with animals nearby. The artwork is in black ink on light-colored paper.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint on tan laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of James A. Bergquist, Boston, in honor of Shelley R.Langdale
Dimensions

plate: 18.5 × 13.2 cm (7 5/16 × 5 3/16 in.)
sheet: 19.8 × 14.3 cm (7 13/16 × 5 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2020.149.2
Catalogue Raisonné

Le Blanc 1854-1888: no. 12, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Bergquist, James A., Mr.

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.

1885

Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: no. 12

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