Provenance

Daniela Laube

Wyer, Daniela Laube

Explore selected works

See all 59 works of art
The image shows a landscape with a rugged coastline and an architectural structure on cliffs. The horizon divides the sky with pastel hues from the sea, where there are distant land formations and ships. Close to the viewer, there is lush green vegetation, rocky terrain, two figures, and an animal on a path. The overall color palette includes earthy tones and pastel blues and pinks.
Mathias Gabriel Lory, Le Château d'Eze, pres de Nice, 1841/1843, watercolor on wove paper, Anonymous Gift, 2010.122.7

Le Château d'Eze, pres de Nice

Mathias Gabriel Lory · 1841/1843 · watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.122.7

This is a drawing of a group of people gathered around various pots and pans. The image shows characters engaged in conversation and culinary activities around a fire with a pot hanging above it. Cookware like teapots and serving dishes are illustrated along the lower center of the composition. The scene depicts a social or domestic scenario with intricate detail and flowing drapery, suggesting daily life or a gathering. The use of shading and line work creates depth and a sense of motion and interaction among the figures.
Conrad Meyer, Allegory of Poverty and Wealth, pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper, Anonymous Gift, 2010.122.1

Allegory of Poverty and Wealth

Conrad Meyer · · pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2010.122.1

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated point. The horizon line is in the middle, where the sky meets distant mountains. Closest is a terrain with a small body of water reflecting light. Further back is a rocky hill with tall trees. The left side features rolling hills and vegetation. The etching technique uses fine lines for texture on foliage and rocks. The color palette is monochromatic with brown and sepia tones.
Alexandre Calame, Trees by a Rock, 1845, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.28

Trees by a Rock

Alexandre Calame · 1845 · etching ·  Accession ID  2009.129.28

The image depicts a detailed etching of a landscape featuring a mountain range, rocky terrain with a waterfall, and tall trees in the foreground. The mountains have intricate line work and the color palette is mostly brown and earth tones. Wispy clouds fill the sky in the background.
Alexandre Calame, Mountain Meadow, 1840, etching on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.16

Mountain Meadow

Alexandre Calame · 1840 · etching on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.16

The image shows a landscape with a valley surrounded by mountains. Light filters through the mountains, highlighting their surfaces. The artwork is in monochrome, depicting rocky terrain and foliage with textures and cross-hatching. Rocks, trees, and a figure are visible in the foreground. The sky is textured with a darker gradient.
Alexandre Calame, Couple by a Ruined House, 1838/1850, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.43

Couple by a Ruined House

Alexandre Calame · 1838/1850 · etching ·  Accession ID  2009.129.43

The etching depicts a landscape with a path or stream. In the distance, several cows and a figure are visible beside the water. Trees and foliage dominate the background, with clouds delicately etched in the sky. The scene is predominantly in shades of sepia and black, emphasizing the detailed line work defining the natural elements, conveying a sense of tranquility.
Alexandre Calame, Herd in a Stream, 1838, etching on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.4

Herd in a Stream

Alexandre Calame · 1838 · etching on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.4

The image shows a path going through a dense forest with tall trees dominating the scene. The horizon is low, obscured by the woods, placing emphasis on the sky above with soft clouds. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing textures of foliage and tree bark. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and white for contrast between shadows and light. Two small figures can be seen walking along the path in the distance under the canopy.
Alexandre Calame, Couple in a Clearing, 1838, etching on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.6

Couple in a Clearing

Alexandre Calame · 1838 · etching on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.6

The image depicts a landscape seen from a slightly elevated viewpoint overlooking a body of water towards a cluster of trees. The horizon appears high in the composition with the sky above. The scene shows trees, a hill, water, and hills in the distance. The artwork uses detailed etching techniques with fine hatched lines to create texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, mostly sepia or dark tones. In the foreground, intricate details are visible in the trees and water.
Alexandre Calame, Trees by a River, 1838, etching on wove, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.2

Trees by a River

Alexandre Calame · 1838 · etching on wove ·  Accession ID  2009.129.2

The image displays a landscape with a high horizon, showcasing distant mountains under a cloudy sky. A waterfall is seen to the left, with a river flowing in the foreground, reflecting rocks in the water. A dense forest of tall trees is depicted in dark, detailed strokes. The brushstrokes capture textures of foliage and rocks, creating depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and sepia.
Alexandre Calame, Mountain River, 1840, etching and aquatint on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.20

Mountain River

Alexandre Calame · 1840 · etching and aquatint on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.20

The image shows a landscape with a group of goats on rocky ground in the foreground. Tall pine trees stand to the right, and a river flows through the terrain towards mountains in the distance. The mountains are covered in snow, under a textured sky. The scene is depicted using fine lines and cross-hatching, in a monochrome color scheme, resembling a classical etching.
Alexandre Calame, Essais de gravure à l'eau forte par Alexandre Calame, I, pl. 21, 1838, etching and roulette on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.11

Essais de gravure à l'eau forte par Alexandre Calame, I, pl. 21

Alexandre Calame · 1838 · etching and roulette on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.11