A Study of Leaves

c. 1800

Anton Balzer (formerly Christian August Günther)

Associated Names
Anton Balzer

Artist, German, 1771 - 1807

Christian August Günther

Artist, German, 1759 - 1824

This image depicts a detailed view of lush foliage, with various large and small leaves taking up the composition. The leaves are intricately rendered with a focus on texture and detail, creating a sense of depth. The background is subtly shaded to highlight the vegetation. The color palette is dominated by warm sepia tones, enhancing the intricate patterns of the foliage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint printed in brown on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.4 × 12.5 cm (6 7/16 × 4 15/16 in.)
    sheet (trimmed within platemark): 17 × 13 cm (6 11/16 × 5 1/8 in.)
    mount: 23 × 18 cm (9 1/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.98.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Friedrich August II, King of Saxony [1797-1854], Dresden (Lugt 971); (C. G. Boerner Inc., New York); purchased 1999 by NGA with funds contributed by The Ahmanson Foundation.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, center of mount verso in graphite: Christian Aug. Günther / Aquatinser i. Braun / (not deciphered) / (not deciphered)

Markings

Friedrich August II (Lugt 971)

Wikidata ID

Q75425058

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