Artwork
Valley du Denacre, Boulogne
Valley du Denacre, Boulogne is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Henry Cole. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Valley du Denacre, Boulogne is a drawing created in 1854 using pencil and wash. It is signed with the artist's monogram and bears a title.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene landscape of a valley with rolling hills and trees. A winding road flanked by fields and trees is prominent in the foreground, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of values and techniques, including cross-hatching and stippling, to achieve depth and texture. Muted tones contribute to the overall subdued atmosphere of the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Cole put watercolor to paper in 1827–29 to record a single room in his London home.
Kilcreggan
Wimbledon Park
The Southdown, Underhill Road; Clayton Village
Plain near a Lake (La plaine pres du lac)
The Southdown, Underhill Road; Westmeston Place
The Ness, Shaldon, Devon
Road with a Farmhouse on the Right
Cottages at Norton, No.5
Hambledon
The Road to Horville
Landscape with Church
Valley of Veronne (La vallee de Veronne)