Battersea from Chelsea

c. 1888 - 1889

Théodore Roussel

Associated Names
Théodore Roussel

Artist, British, 1847 - 1926

Théodore Roussel

Printer, British, 1847 - 1926

The image shows a view across a river or body of water towards a town or cityscape. The horizon line runs through the middle of the image, marked by the silhouette of buildings and trees. The technique seems to be a detailed etching with fine lines and cross-hatching creating depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of gray for light and shadow. Closest to the viewer are elements like the edge of a ship, ropes, and a couple of figures. Further out, there are small boats on the water, and in the distance, trees and architectural structures populate the horizon. Subtle indications of structures and foliage fill the background, creating a urban riverscape.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate (cut to plate mark): 6.3 × 9 cm (2 1/2 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.7585

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hausberg 1991, no. 21, 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, no. 21, state only.

Inscriptions

"Theodore Roussel" lower right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Theodore Roussel" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Imp" lower left tab, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65025742

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