Ruins of the Chateau of Cremieux (Les Ruines du chateau de Cremieux)

1850

Charles-François Daubigny

Associated Names
Charles-François Daubigny

Artist, French, 1817 - 1878

The image displays a landscape seen from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is low, with ancient stone structures against a cloudy sky. Rocky terrain, vegetation, and a barren tree are visible. The artwork is monochrome, using shades of gray and black to create a dramatic atmosphere. Brushstrokes or etching lines add detail to the rugged landscape and structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.34.67

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 77

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2009

  • The Darker Side of Light: Arts of Privacy, 1850-1900, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; NGA; Smart Museum of Art, Chicago, 2009 - 2010

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

Q65566699

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