Who painted The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville?

The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville was painted by Eliza Pratt Greatorex in 1880.

Where can I see The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville?

The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville?

The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville?

Museum-quality prints of The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville

Eliza Pratt Greatorex , 1880

The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Eliza Pratt Greatorex. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Eliza Greatorex / Cernay la Ville - 1880

About this work

Overview

The Pond at Cernay-la-Ville is an etching created by Eliza Pratt Greatorex in 1880. It is a black-and-white landscape print on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape featuring a pond on the right and a tree with twisted branches on the left. The water's surface appears choppy, and the background includes faintly rendered bushes and a small hill.

Technique & Style

Greatorex employed a scratchy, textured etching style, resulting in rough, hand-drawn lines. The print's aged paper has a yellowish tint, characteristic of older works.