Artwork
Man Resting by a Stone Wall
Man Resting by a Stone Wall is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alexandre Calame. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: A Calame f; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 36; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 1840-50
About this work
Overview
Man Resting by a Stone Wall is a serene landscape etching created by Alexandre Calame in 1845, depicting a tranquil scene of a contemplative figure in a natural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays a man in repose beside a stone wall, enveloped by lush vegetation and trees, conveying an atmosphere of peaceful contemplation.
Technique & Style
Calame employed etching techniques to achieve depth and texture, evident in the intricate lines and nuanced shading that animate the landscape.
Context
This work aligns with the aesthetic sensibilities of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotional depth and the beauty of natural landscapes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1845, specific details regarding the work's provenance and exhibition history are not provided in the available information.
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Artist & collection
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