1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Groups of Various Plants Drawn After Nature: No. 7 is a 1855 by Eugène Blery, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a quiet forest scene with thick trees and a winding stream. A lone figure stands near the water, looking small against the tall trunks. The sky is dramatic, with heavy clouds and a few birds flying above. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the trees, making some branches glow while others stay dark. This was a study of plants, not a grand scene. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Eugène Stanislas Alexandre Bléry (3 March 1805–7 June 1887), was a French engraver.
See the richer artist page
