Donkey at a Watering Place (L'Ane a l'abreuvoir)

probably 1850

Charles-François Daubigny

Associated Names
Charles-François Daubigny

Artist, French, 1817 - 1878

The image shows a landscape with an eye-level point of view, capturing a serene riverbank scene. A line of tall, slender trees extends along the relatively low horizon line. The artwork features delicate and sketchy brushstrokes creating texture in the foliage. The color palette consists of grays and soft blacks, giving a tranquil ambiance. Closest to us on the left are dense trees potentially providing shade. A calm river runs horizontally, reflecting the natural elements. A figure on the right leads a horse near the water. The sky is lightly shaded with sparse clouds, completing the riverside scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 72, State ii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65071326

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