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Margaret Morgan Grasselli

Grasselli, Meg
Grasselli, Nicholas Mr. and Mrs.

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The image depicts a lush woodland environment with intricate and delicate brushstrokes that meticulously detail leaves and plants, creating a sense of depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of grey to emphasize the linework in the flora. Faint outlines of tree trunks are visible in the distance, adding a sense of mystery as they fade into the background.
Eugène Bléry, Plants and Ivies by a Stream, 1848/1849, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Nicholas and Margaret Morgan Grasselli, in honor of Andrew Robison, 2016.128.1

Plants and Ivies by a Stream

Eugène Bléry · 1848/1849 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2016.128.1

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is in the upper third with a row of trees and a light sky. To the right, a farmer with oxen is visible on a ridge, leading the eye towards the horizon. Closest to us are detailed foliage and a large tree with intricate branches in the central area. The depiction shows intricate brushstrokes or engraving capturing the texture of leaves and terrain. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and soft black, emphasizing the texture and depth of the landscape.
Eugène Bléry, Le chêne au ravin (Oak Tree by a Ravine), 1845, etching on chine collé, Gift of Nicholas and Margaret Morgan Grasselli, in honor of Andrew Robison, 2016.128.2

Le chêne au ravin (Oak Tree by a Ravine)

Eugène Bléry · 1845 · etching on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2016.128.2