Le chêne au ravin (Oak Tree by a Ravine)
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le chêne au ravin (Oak Tree by a Ravine) is a 1845 ink by Eugène Bléry, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a big oak tree growing out of a rocky ravine. The roots twist around the stones, and the branches spread wide. In the background, a few small buildings sit near a distant road with horses and wagons. The sky is faint, and the whole scene looks quiet and detailed. The artist used shading to show depth in the bark and shadows on the rocks. This kind of careful linework is typical of etchings. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this create textures with acid and metal plates.
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