Forêt de Fontainebleau

Karl Bodmer

Associated Names
Karl Bodmer

Artist, Swiss, 1809 - 1893

The image shows a woodland scene in the forest of Fontainebleau. The horizon is not clearly defined, with trees suggesting the distance. Deer are grazing and standing among the trees. The artwork displays fine, detailed brushstrokes or etching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of brown and sepia. Light and shadow highlight the tall trees, giving the scene depth and grandeur.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.8 × 30 cm (9 3/8 × 11 13/16 in.)
    plate: 27 × 33.5 cm (10 5/8 × 13 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.5 × 43.4 cm (11 5/8 × 17 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.34.30

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65573356

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