Artwork
Gorge in the Rocks (Gorge dans les rochers)
Gorge in the Rocks (Gorge dans les rochers) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: at lower left, in graphite, in later hand: d'apr J. Laurens 1re etat; at lower right, in graphite, in later hand: n 19; verso: none
About this work
Overview
Gorge in the Rocks (Gorge dans les rochers) is an etching on laid paper created by Félix Henri Bracquemond in 1856. It is a representative work by a French artist known for his contributions to printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rugged landscape with jagged rocks, a winding path, and a narrow stream. Tall cliffs and sparse trees frame the scene, with a glimpse of sky at the top. The composition conveys a sense of depth and texture.
Technique & Style
Bracquemond used etching to create the print, a technique involving acid biting into metal plates to produce deep, grainy lines. The resulting texture gives the rocks a three-dimensional appearance, emphasizing their heaviness and unevenness.
History & Provenance
As a printmaker, Bracquemond played a significant role in reviving the medium and influencing later artists, including Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, and Camille Pissarro. His work also contributed to the early development of Japonisme in France.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker. He played a key role in the revival of printmaking, encouraging artists such as Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro to use this technique.
- The Pointed Rock
Le rocher couvert de buissons
The Rock at the Border of a Large River
The Bridge near the Mountain
Rock Outcrop with Shepherds and Goats
A Rocky Pond
Mountain Landscape with a Rocky Outcrop
The Pointed Rock
The Road near the Rocks
A Rocky Pond
Cromlech, Pass of Llanberis
Le Cerisier de la Plante a Biau