Artwork
Study of Trees beside the Water (Étude d’arbres au bord d’une mare)
Study of Trees beside the Water (Étude d’arbres au bord d’une mare) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Louis Hector François Allemand. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in image: Allemand 1851; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: BER. 53?
About this work
Overview
Study of Trees beside the Water is an etching created by Louis Hector François Allemand in 1851, currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a landscape centered around a large tree with sprawling branches and dense foliage, set against a backdrop of other trees and a body of water in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a realistic style, the image showcases intricate detail and texture through visible lines and shading, giving the scene depth and dimension.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Hector François Allemand
Louis Hector François Allemand (1809–1886) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
