Jean Achille Benouville

French, 1815 - 1891

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The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The perspective offers a broad view of the serene scene. A line of trees marks the high horizon. The pencil sketch captures the undulating terrain and foliage with flowing strokes. The color palette is muted. The drawing depicts grass, rocks, and a small body of water in the foreground. In the distance, large trees and vegetation extend towards the horizon, creating a sense of tranquility and space.
Jean Achille Benouville, A Rocky Meadow by a River, c. 1840, black chalk with white chalk on blue laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2006.84.2

A Rocky Meadow by a River

Jean Achille Benouville · c. 1840 · black chalk with white chalk on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.84.2
The image shows a group of trees viewed from the ground up, with branches stretching into the sky. The horizon is obscured by the trees, creating a natural separation between the earth and sky. The artwork is sketched using textured brushstrokes, likely charcoal, creating a sense of depth in the tree foliage. The color scheme is muted, with mostly gray and black tones complemented by a tan background. This contrast highlights the tree details and provides a serene visual impact. Delicate shading and blending enhance the light and shadow transitions, adding depth.
Jean Achille Benouville, Edge of a Wood, c. 1840, black and white chalk on buff laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2006.84.1

Edge of a Wood

Jean Achille Benouville · c. 1840 · black and white chalk on buff laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.84.1
The image displays a seascape with a viewpoint slightly elevated above rocky terrain. The horizon line is low in the composition, allowing the sky to dominate the scene. A dark silhouette is visible on the horizon against the lighter sky. The artist used a subtle brushstroke technique, blending shades smoothly. The color palette includes earthy tones of browns and greens in the rocks, contrasting with soft blues and grays in the sky. Warm orange and pink hues touch the clouds, suggesting either dawn or dusk. The ocean between the rocks reflects the sky, completing the serene composition.
Jean Achille Benouville, Sunset from a Rocky Coastline, 1842, watercolor and gouache with pen and brown ink over graphite on blue-gray wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Helen Porter and James T. Dyke, 2011.58.1

Sunset from a Rocky Coastline

Jean Achille Benouville · 1842 · watercolor and gouache with pen and brown ink over graphite on blue-gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.58.1