Mountain Meadow
1840
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
Mountain Meadow is a 1840 ink by Alexandre Calame, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dark, dense forest with tall trees crowding the left side. A rocky stream cuts through the bottom, leading toward a distant mountain looming in the center. The trees are detailed with sharp lines, and the mountain’s peak is jagged and dramatic. The artist used shading to make the forest feel thick and shadowy, while the mountain stands out as the brightest spot. This kind of contrast was typical in Romanticism. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these fine lines and textures.
Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.
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