Water Elms

1870s-1880s

Carl C. Brenner

Associated Names
Carl C. Brenner

Artist, American, 1838 - 1888

The image shows a path under a canopy of large, sprawling trees that create a natural archway above. In the distance, there is a body of water with trees lining its edge, hinting at the horizon. The artwork employs an etching technique with intricate lines to depict the texture of the trees and leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, gray, and beige on paper to create a tranquil scene highlighting light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 9.05 × 16.19 cm (3 9/16 × 6 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 9.84 × 19.69 cm (3 7/8 × 7 3/4 in.)
    plate: 9.68 × 19.69 cm (3 13/16 × 7 3/4 in.)
    support: 30.8 × 48.58 cm (12 1/8 × 19 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.3561

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: CCB [monogram]

Wikidata ID

Q77011542

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