Dilapidated House
1845
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dilapidated House is a 1845 ink by Alexandre Calame, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows an old, crumbling house half-hidden by thick bushes and vines. The building’s walls are cracked and uneven, with a small window and a door barely visible through the overgrowth. In the background, a distant mountain range fades into a soft, hazy sky. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show texture—every leaf and stone looks almost real. This was a way to make even ruined places feel alive. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one carved delicate details into metal plates.
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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