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The image shows a landscape with a village in a valley, a stone bridge over a river, people on a path and on horseback, houses, a church, trees, a mountain, and a cloudy sky. The brushstrokes depict detailed features and the color palette includes greens, blues, and browns.
Mathias Gabriel Lory, Villa, 1811, hand-colored aquatint on wove paper, Anonymous Gift, 2010.122.8

Villa

Mathias Gabriel Lory · 1811 · hand-colored aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.122.8

The image shows a body of water with large trees dominating the scene. The horizon is low, where water meets land or dense foliage. The brushstrokes are intricate and detailed, creating depth and complexity in the tree branches and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and dark brown against a light background to enhance contrast and texture. The tree branches are wide and thick, with a dense canopy. The water reflects the darkness of the trees contrasted by lighter patches.
Alexandre Calame, Trees Overhanging a Pond, 1845, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.35

Trees Overhanging a Pond

Alexandre Calame · 1845 · etching ·  Accession ID  2009.129.35

The image shows a woodland scene with trees, a river, and foliage. The perspective is slightly elevated, offering a view of the forest floor and trees. The horizon is low in the composition. A river winds through the landscape, reflecting the surroundings. The artwork features detailed linework to depict textures of bark, leaves, and water, using cross-hatching for depth and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic, in sepia or black and white tones. A large tree with exposed roots is in the foreground, with more trees and dense foliage in the background.
Alexandre Calame, Essais de gravure à l'eau forte par Alexandre Calame, III, pl. 16, 1845, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.32

Essais de gravure à l'eau forte par Alexandre Calame, III, pl. 16

Alexandre Calame · 1845 · etching ·  Accession ID  2009.129.32

The image depicts a seascape with turbulent waves crashing towards a rocky shore. The horizon is low, with a sailboat navigating the waves. The sailboat is tilted, adding a sense of movement. On the right side, a mountainous landscape rises sharply in the background. The artwork is created with detailed etching techniques, displaying a monochrome color palette with various shades of brown, black, and white. The focus is on light, shadow, and texture.
Alexandre Calame, Shipwreck on a Shore, 1845, etching on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.33

Shipwreck on a Shore

Alexandre Calame · 1845 · etching on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.33

The image shows a winter landscape from a bird's-eye view. The horizon with a town's spires and roofs is at the center. Delicate line work creates a detailed scene with figures engaging in winter activities near a frozen waterfront. The monochrome palette enhances the serene setting.
Conrad Meyer, Winter, 1649, etching and engraving on laid paper, Anonymous Gift, 2010.122.6

Winter

Conrad Meyer · 1649 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2010.122.6

The image features a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle, showcasing a wide perspective of mountainous terrain with a valley in the center. The artwork uses varying density of lines to depict texture in the mountains and swirling clouds in the sky. The color scheme is monochromatic, mostly black and gray, creating contrasts and depth. In the foreground, there are rocky landscapes with trees and a small figure walking. The mountains in the distance rise impressively, with dramatic cloud formations above.
Alexandre Calame, Mountain Storm, 1840, etching on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.25

Mountain Storm

Alexandre Calame · 1840 · etching on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.25

The image displays a landscape with a partially ruined ancient temple at the center. The horizon is low, emphasizing the silhouette of the temple against the sky. The brushstrokes are detailed, resembling an engraver's technique. The color palette is monochrome, relying on light and shadow for depth. In the foreground, there are stone debris and broken columns. Beyond the temple are rocky formations and vegetation against the textured sky.
Alexandre Calame, Roman Ruins, 1845, etching on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.30

Roman Ruins

Alexandre Calame · 1845 · etching on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.30

The image depicts a mountainous forest landscape. The foreground shows tall pine trees, while the background features rugged mountains, including a large rounded peak. The etching emphasizes detail and texture in the trees and terrain using bold lines. The color scheme consists of different shades of brown, creating a vintage atmosphere. In the distance, mountain peaks reach towards a cloudy sky. A small body of water reflects foliage nearby, enhancing the serene setting.
Alexandre Calame, Une Sapinière, 1840/1850, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.39

Une Sapinière

Alexandre Calame · 1840/1850 · etching ·  Accession ID  2009.129.39

The image is an etching depicting a rural landscape. It shows a view from a slightly elevated perspective, with clusters of detailed trees in the foreground. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where a small figure is visible. The intricate cross-hatching technique conveys texture and depth, with a monochromatic color palette using shades of black and gray to represent light and shadow.
Alexandre Calame, Stream with Overhanging Trees, 1845, etching with roulette on chine collé, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.31

Stream with Overhanging Trees

Alexandre Calame · 1845 · etching with roulette on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2009.129.31

The image shows a landscape with a small body of water surrounded by dense foliage and tall trees. The water has long grasses and leads the eye towards distant tree-covered hills and mountains. The artwork is a detailed etching with fine lines depicting textures. The color palette is monochromatic in sepia tones, creating a serene visual impact.
Alexandre Calame, Mountain Pond, 1845, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.129.34

Mountain Pond

Alexandre Calame · 1845 · etching ·  Accession ID  2009.129.34