Gardener Pruning a Tree

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Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image displays a rural setting with a man caring for a bare tree in the foreground. The horizon is positioned high, showcasing simple line structures depicting buildings and fields in the distance. The artwork features fine line work, giving a sense of clarity and simplicity. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of black and off-white emphasizing the intricate details. More trees and structures can be seen beyond the man and tree, suggesting depth and continuity in the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.7 × 8.2 cm (2 1/4 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.3 × 11.6 cm (3 11/16 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.367

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 624, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1963

  • Jacques Callot: a selection of prints from the collections of Rudolf L. Baumfeld and Lessing J. Rosenwald, NGA, 1963, no. 49a, repro.

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

Q65075788

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