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The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains

The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains, by Eugene Bléry, 1856
The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains, by Eugene Bléry, 1856

The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains is a print by the Impressionist artist Eugene Bléry. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
2009.491

About this work

Overview

The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains is an etching by Bléry, showcasing his meticulous rendering of a natural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a rocky stream, a small mill, and trees with intricately detailed foliage, evoking a sense of the natural world's tranquility.

Technique & Style

Bléry's work is characterized by delicate lines and a high level of detail, reflecting his practice of working directly from nature and his study of 17th-century Dutch landscapes.

Context

The etching's Romantic undertones are reminiscent of contemporary German landscapes, while its composition and style demonstrate Bléry's debt to Dutch masters such as Meindert Hobbema and Jacob van Ruisdael.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Eugene Bléry

Artist

Eugene Bléry

Eugène Stanislas Alexandre Bléry (3 March 1805–7 June 1887), was a French engraver.

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Who painted The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains?

The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains was painted by Eugene Bléry in 1856.

Where can I see The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains?

The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains?

The Mill and Waterfall of Grésy near Aix-les-Bains is associated with Impressionism.

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