Vue du Plateau de Bellecroix

1848-1849

Théodore Rousseau

Associated Names
Théodore Rousseau

Artist, French, 1812 - 1867

The image depicts a landscape with trees and vegetation, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is placed above the center, showcasing a variety of plants in the foreground leading to a dense tree line in the distance. The etching consists of fine, detailed lines conveying texture and depth, with variations in density indicating foliage and ground differences. The monochrome color palette contrasts dark ink with a light background to highlight natural details. Cross-hatching in the background suggests a serene sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1953.6.119

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3, State only


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1971

  • The Influence of Rembrandt on Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Landscape Prints, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1971, no cat.

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

Q65367364

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