A Bridge in Auvergne (Un pont en Auvergne)

1834

Paul Huet

Associated Names
Paul Huet

Artist, French, 1803 - 1869

The image shows a stone bridge over a river, with water cascading over rocks in the foreground. Lush trees line both sides of the bridge, extending into the background. The etching technique creates detailed foliage and river movement. The monochromatic color palette of black and white highlights light and shadow, resulting in a dramatic yet tranquil scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and roulette on chine applique

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 28.8 x 36.8 cm (11 5/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 44.8 x 62 cm (17 5/8 x 24 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1987.51.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 12, State ii/iii

Artwork history & notes

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.

Inscriptions

upper right in plate: Paul Huet.1834; lower right in plate: P.Huet pinxt.et sculpt.; lower center in plate: PL.6. / Paris,publie par Rittner et Goupil,Boulevard Montmartre, 15.

Markings

BS: Rittner & Goupil Editeurs (Lugt 2140)

Wikidata ID

Q74877175

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