Au ravin de la faille, Auvergne (The Ravine at Auvergne)

1846

Eugène Bléry

Associated Names
Eugène Bléry

Artist, French, 1805 - 1887

The image shows a forest landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The dense canopy of trees creates a border at the top of the image. The intricate etching technique depicts tree bark, leaves, and rocky terrain. A stream flows through the landscape, surrounded by foliage and boulders. More trees can be seen in the distance, leading into the shadowy depths of the forest. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on chine applique [proof]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.8 x 20 cm (5 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 22.7 x 30.8 cm (8 15/16 x 12 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.63.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 66, State i/ii (proof)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink on chine applique and plate mark: Eauforte Pure. (undeciphered) Seulement / E.Blery; lower left in plate: Blery del & Sculpt; lower center in plate: Au Ravin de la faille (auvergne); lower right in plate: aqua forte 1846; all other inscriptions by later hand in graphite, lower left: 61 cori au verso; upper left verso: Catalogue (undeciphered) / 16 66 (undeciphered); lower left verso: 24040; lower right verso: 154103

Wikidata ID

Q74880324

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