Crouching Man (L’Homme accroupi)

1849

Louis Hector François Allemand

Associated Names
Louis Hector François Allemand

Artist, French, 1809 - 1886

The image shows a serene landscape portrayed through etching techniques. The viewpoint is at eye level, showcasing a river flowing through the scene. The horizon is high, framed by dense vegetation and tall trees. The print features intricate strokes for detail and texture, with darker tones illustrating the foliage. The river surface displays light and shadow effects. Trees in the distance contribute to the scene's depth. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette of black and gray.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(James A. Bergquist, Newton Centre, MA); gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels: no. 49

1885

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

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: BER. 50

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