Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice is a 1843 ink by Eugène Bléry, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet, overgrown scene by a waterway. Tall grasses and wildflowers grow thick around a rusty wooden fence and a small wooden gate. A bird perches on a branch, watching the scene. Nearby, a duckling swims in the shallow water, while a larger bird stands on the bank. The artist used fine lines to show texture—each leaf and blade of grass is carefully drawn. The dark trees in the background contrast with the lighter, open area near the water. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
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