Artwork
Herd in a Stream
Herd in a Stream is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alexandre Calame. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower right in plate: AC / Geneve 1838; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 1838 Calabi I, 8
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Overview
Herd in a Stream is an etching on chine collé created by Alexandre Calame in 1838, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with cattle wading through a stream, surrounded by lush trees and bushes, and a distant mountain range. The tranquil scene invites the viewer into a peaceful natural world.
Technique & Style
Calame's etching technique achieves a sense of depth and texture, with intricate details in the foliage. The work is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasizes emotion and the natural world.
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