Who painted Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice?

Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice was painted by Eugène Bléry in 1843.

Where can I see Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice?

Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice?

Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice?

Museum-quality prints of Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice

Eugène Bléry , 1843

Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Bléry. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by artist, lower left below image in brown ink: Epr. de (not deciphered) 2. Epr. unique(?) E. Bléry; by artist, lower right below image in brown ink: E.B. sc. aqt.

About this work

Overview

Water Dock and Brambles at a Sluice is an etching created by Eugène Bléry in 1843 on wove paper with chine appliqué.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dense, overgrown landscape beside a body of water, featuring a crooked wooden fence, wild vegetation, and birds. A tree with twisted roots stands in the background, adding to the scene's natural, somewhat unsettling atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Bléry employed the etching technique, using fine, detailed lines to capture the intricate textures of the foliage and branches, thus conveying a sense of vitality and eeriness.