Artwork
Swamp with Ducks
Swamp with Ducks is a print by Charles François Daubigny. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1925.562
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Swamp with Ducks is a 1862 print by Charles-François Daubigny, a French artist associated with the Barbizon school.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene swamp scene with ducks, reeds, and muddy water, conveying a sense of natural tranquility. The Barbizon movement's emphasis on direct observation of nature is reflected in the work's focus on a rural landscape.
Technique & Style
Daubigny employed loose, sketchy lines to capture the movement of reeds and sky, creating a sense of spontaneity. The black and white print features varying textures, with some areas appearing scratched or worn, adding to its rough, unpolished quality.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Created in 1862, it exemplifies Daubigny's experimental approach to printmaking and his naturalistic style, which influenced later art movements.
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Artist
Charles-François Daubigny ( DOH-bin-yee, US: DOH-been-YEE, doh-BEEN-yee, French:; 15 February 1817 – 19 February 1878) was a French painter, one of the members of the Barbizon school, and is considered an important precursor of…
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