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Vallée de Lanterbrunen

Vallée de Lanterbrunen, by François-Édouard Bertin, ink, 1852
Vallée de Lanterbrunen, by François-Édouard Bertin, ink, 1852

Vallée de Lanterbrunen is an ink print by the Impressionist artist François-Édouard Bertin. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:upper right above image: 222; lower left below image: Edouard Bertin pinx et lith / Vallée de Lanterbrunnen; lower right below image: Imp. Bertauts, Paris; by later hand, lower center below image: Res / Trapp / 377 / by later hand, lower right in graphite: Bertin / Vallée de Lanterbrunnen / Lithographie originale / 50-
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Marked:blindstamp: LES ARTISTES ANCIENS ET MODERNES

About this work

Overview

Vallée de Lanterbrunen is a lithograph on chine collé by François-Édouard Bertin, dating to circa 1852. It presents a tranquil landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features a serene valley with a distant building, a grassy and wooded valley floor, and a solitary figure in the foreground, turned towards the viewer. The arrangement invites contemplation.

Technique & Style

Bertin employed lithography to achieve muted tonalities, while the chine collé process enhanced the image's depth. Subtle play of light and shadow, along with detailed textures of natural and architectural elements, contributes to a realistic ambiance.

History & Provenance

Created around 1852, specific historical ownership or exhibition records prior to its current status are not detailed in available information.

Context

Emerging within the mid-19th century, this work reflects the period's appreciation for serene, detailed landscapes, potentially influenced by or contributing to the broader European landscape tradition.

Legacy

The work's impact or influence on subsequent artistic movements or generations is not prominently documented in available sources.

Wooded Landscape beside a River
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Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Vallée de Lanterbrunen?

Vallée de Lanterbrunen was painted by François-Édouard Bertin in 1852.

Where can I see Vallée de Lanterbrunen?

Vallée de Lanterbrunen is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Vallée de Lanterbrunen?

Vallée de Lanterbrunen is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Vallée de Lanterbrunen?

Museum-quality prints of Vallée de Lanterbrunen are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.