Landscape

1911

Henri-Joseph Harpignies

Associated Names
Henri-Joseph Harpignies

Artist, French, 1819 - 1916

The image depicts a landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. Trees line the horizon, blending into the surroundings. The drawing features expressive strokes creating texture, likely in charcoal or ink. The monochromatic color palette is dominated by black and gray. A body of water is visible, reflecting trees and vegetation. Trees continue into the distance, creating depth. The landscape softens in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth B. Benedict

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 29.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.60.32

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Arnold & Tripp [stamp, A & T in circle, Lugt undescribed]); Dr. Ruth B. Benedict (1913-1993), Washington; bequest to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1994

  • A Discerning Eye: Prints and Drawings Given by Ruth B. Benedict, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994, no. 73.

Bibliography

1986

  • Mongan, Agnes. "Henri-Joseph Harpignies," in John Wilmerding, ed., In Honor of Paul Mellon, Collector and Benefactor. Washington, 1986: 234-235, fig. 7.

1994

  • A Discerning Eye: Prints and Drawings Given by Ruth B. Benedict. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: no. 73.

Inscriptions

H. Harpignies 1911; by later hand, center verso in graphite: 179/; by later hand, lower center verso in blue pencil: 7961; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: ADG 5644; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: CFWW

Watermarks

Lalanne

Wikidata ID

Q64573680

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