Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice

1843

Eugène Bléry

Associated Names
Eugène Bléry

Artist, French, 1805 - 1887

The image shows a detailed close-up view of a rustic scene with dense vegetation and a fallen tree. The point of view is slightly elevated, showcasing intricate textures and details of the plants and tree trunk. The composition focuses on the plant life and an old water pump or gate apparatus. The brushstrokes are precise and illustrative, resembling an engraving or etching. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of sepia and black. The scene features fine lines and shading to create a rich texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching [proof] on chine on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Fine and Larry Day in memory of Frances Smyth

  • Dimensions

    plate: 39 x 50.6 cm (15 3/8 x 19 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 50.2 x 63.8 cm (19 3/4 x 25 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.102.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi, no. 146, State [proof]

  • Series Title

    Les Quatres Grandes Plantes, plate 4

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth Fine and Larry Day; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

Inscriptions

by artist, lower left below image in brown ink: Epr. de (not deciphered) 2. Epr. unique(?) E. Bléry; by artist, lower right below image in brown ink: E.B. sc. aqt.

Wikidata ID

Q76339142

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