Ruins of the Chateau of Cremieux (Les Ruines du chateau de Cremieux)
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ruins of the Chateau of Cremieux (Les Ruines du chateau de Cremieux) is a 1850 ink by Charles François Daubigny, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet countryside scene. In the foreground, a winding dirt path cuts through a grassy slope, leading to a cluster of old stone walls and crumbling buildings. A few bare trees stand alone, their branches reaching toward a moody, cloudy sky. The artist used fine lines to show texture—rough stones, soft grass, and distant ruins. The way light falls on the ruins makes them look almost ghostly. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
