Couple in a Clearing
1838
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Alexandre Calame
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Couple in a Clearing is a 1838 ink by Alexandre Calame, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet forest scene with two people walking along a path by a stream. Tall trees fill the background, their branches thick and tangled. The ground is rough with roots and rocks, and the water looks shallow near the shore. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the trees look dense and the water ripple. Notice how the couple is small compared to the trees—it makes the forest feel huge. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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