Interior of an Inn (Interieur d'une auberge)

1862

Charles-François Daubigny

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Charles-François Daubigny

Artist, French, 1817 - 1878

Two donkeys are standing amidst scattered objects on the ground, illuminated by a beam of light streaming in through an open doorway. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting primarily of dark shades with lighter highlights to suggest light and shadow. The donkeys are positioned towards the left and center of the image, with the doorway shining light from the right side, creating a contrast in the lower left area of the space.

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The image shows a worn paper with an etching in the center. The etching resembles a bookplate or a title page from a publication. The perspective is frontal, directly facing the viewer. The etching features a small scene with a landscape including a water body, possibly a river, foliage, and distant trees. The style includes delicate, intricate lines with a fine, detailed etching technique creating a rich texture, emphasizing natural elements like grass and vegetation. The color palette is monochromatic, with variations of sepia tones, giving a vintage appearance. The upper section of the etching is framed with tall grass and reeds surrounding the text "Voyage en Bateau." The surrounding area of the paper is mostly untouched, highlighting the central artwork.

Wrapper for "Voyage en bateau"

Charles-François Daubigny

1862

This is an image of a printed page titled "VOYAGE EN BATEAU." The page includes a title in all caps at the top, a centered subtitle "AVANT-PROPOS" with decorative horizontal lines underneath. Below the subtitle is a block of text in French, with paragraphs separated by spaces. The page is cream-colored and shows signs of age, such as slight yellowing and small stains or imperfections scattered across the surface.

Voyage en bateau

Charles-François Daubigny

1862

This is a drawing of a decorative title page with botanical elements and text. The central focus is the text "Voyage En Bateau Croquis à l'Eau Forte Par Daubigny 1862," with detailed illustrations of plants and water elements surrounding it. Tall cattails, grasses, and leaves are featured, along with a water scene at the bottom including lily pads, flowers, and possibly small animals or insects. The drawing is monochromatic, highlighting its intricate line work and attention to detail.

Title Page for "Voyage en bateau"

Charles-François Daubigny

1862

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q74037265

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