A Little Brook in Winter, Wiltshire

1910 - 1911

Théodore Roussel

Associated Names
Théodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Théodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

The image displays a narrow path or alley enclosed by a rustic building on the left and bare trees on the right. The horizon is obscured by the building and trees, giving no distinctive features in the distance. The drawing is characterized by fine lines and sketchy brushstrokes, creating an impressionistic appearance. The color scheme is primarily sepia, evoking a nostalgic ambiance. Dark shadows and detailed markings hint at foliage near the path, while sparse branches and twigs adorn the sky, enhancing the rustic atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.8 × 10.1 cm (5 13/16 × 4 in.)
    sheet: 17.6 × 13.7 cm (6 15/16 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7542

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 94, state only

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1991

  • Hausberg, Margaret Dunwoody. The Prints of Theodore Roussel: a catalogue raisonné. Bronxville, NY: 1991, o. 94, state only.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65025698

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