Crane Flying

1628

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a black and white sketch with lush, bushy formations resembling clumps of dense foliage. In the forefront, these foliage clumps have small plants or branches growing on them. Small birds are perched on these plants and another bird is seen flying above, holding a twig. In the distance, a structure, potentially a tower, is visible on the left, with hints of calm water extending across the horizon. The horizon is positioned high, highlighting the mostly unadorned sky with minimal line work indicating distant clouds. The fine, linear brushstrokes and hatching create texture and depth, lending the scene a detailed and dynamic quality. The color palette is monochromatic, utilizing the contrast between dark ink and light paper to define forms and textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.1 × 8.1 cm (2 3/8 × 3 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 8.7 × 10.3 cm (3 7/16 × 4 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.569

  • 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

Q65509454

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