Crane Flying

1628

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows an etching of a landscape with large round rocks at the center. Two birds are perched on the rocks and another bird is flying above them holding an item. In the background, there is a horizon line with hints of water meeting the sky and a distant sailboat. On the left side, a small tower-like structure is visible. The etching features sharp brushstrokes to depict textures of the landscape and birds. The color palette is monochromatic using black and beige. The scene conveys a serene moment with a flying bird suggesting movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.1 × 8.1 cm (2 3/8 × 3 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.1 × 11.6 cm (3 9/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.357

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 614, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65075737

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