Study of Trees beside the Water (Étude d’arbres au bord d’une mare)

1851

Louis Hector François Allemand

Associated Names
Louis Hector François Allemand

Artist, French, 1809 - 1886

The image shows a landscape with a grove of trees. The horizon is low, above the base of the tree trunks. There are tall trees with branches extending upwards, filling much of the sky. The etching technique creates varied line thicknesses, giving the trees and foliage a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown. A small body of water reflects the landscape. In the distance, the density of trees decreases, and the detailing becomes more delicate towards the edges of the image.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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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. undesc.

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: no. 53(?)

Inscriptions

lower right in image: Allemand 1851; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: BER. 53?

Watermarks

Partial Van Gelder

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