Artwork

Wooded Landscape with a Cart

Wooded Landscape with a Cart, by Vittore Grubicy, graphite, 1894
Wooded Landscape with a Cart, by Vittore Grubicy, graphite, 1894

Wooded Landscape with a Cart is a graphite print by the Impressionist artist Vittore Grubicy. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:lower right in graphite: V Grubicy

About this work

Overview

Wooded Landscape with a Cart is an etching by Vittore Grubicy, dated to 1894. The print depicts a serene wooded landscape with a central cart scene.

Subject & Meaning

The composition focuses on a horse-drawn cart at the center of a wooded path, flanked by trees and set against a light, airy sky. The foreground emphasis on the cart and horse contrasts with the depth created by the surrounding landscape elements.

Technique & Style

The work combines etching with a probable sulphur tint, printed in brown, and enhanced with graphite touches. This technique yields a warm, earthy palette.

Context

While the piece's style does not strictly align with Impressionism, understanding the broader late 19th-century European printmaking techniques and landscape traditions provides relevant context.

History & Provenance

Created in 1894 by Vittore Grubicy, specific provenance details (ownership history) are not provided in the available information.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Wooded Landscape with a Cart?

Wooded Landscape with a Cart was painted by Vittore Grubicy in 1894.

Where can I see Wooded Landscape with a Cart?

Wooded Landscape with a Cart is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Wooded Landscape with a Cart?

Wooded Landscape with a Cart is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Wooded Landscape with a Cart?

Museum-quality prints of Wooded Landscape with a Cart are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.