Artwork
Road at Hérisson
Road at Hérisson is a paint drawing by Henri Harpignies. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in gray ink: hi harpignies 1911; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: Chemin à Hérisson; center verso stamped in black: 169; by later hand, upper right verso: U; by later hand, center verso in black chalk: 1899
About this work
Overview
Road at Hérisson is a drawing created by Henri-Joseph Harpignies in 1911. It is executed in black and gray inks over charcoal on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene rural scene, with a winding road traversing a field lined by slender trees with sparse foliage. The terrain appears arid and uneven, featuring patches of grass and dirt, set against a minimalist sky.
Technique & Style
Harpignies employed dark lines and shading to convey depth in the scene. The use of cross-hatching and other line techniques contributes to the representation of shadows and texture. The worn condition of the paper is visible through the ink, adding to the overall effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri-Joseph Harpignies (French pronunciation:; June 28, 1819 – August 28, 1916) was a French landscape painter of the Barbizon school.
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