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En Foret a Breau

1860

Adolphe André Wacquez

Associated Names

Adolphe André Wacquez

Artist, French, 1814 - 1865 or after

The image shows a view of a dense forest from ground level. The horizon is obscured by tall trees with interwoven branches and leaves. The style features detailed etching with precise lines creating a rich texture. The color palette is sepia tones. The foreground has various plants with detailed foliage, leading to the thick forest in the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

cliché-verre
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Dimensions

overall: 22.7 x 29.1 cm (8 15/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1978.1.6

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2008

In the Forest of Fontainebleau: Painters and Photographers from Corot to Monet, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2008, no. 44.

Wikidata ID

Q65564232

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