Artwork
View of Santron
View of Santron is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, along bottom: E. P.-B. a. f. 9. juillet 1854; below image, at center, in graphite, in later hand: 9; verso: at bottom right, in graphite, in later hand: 25
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
View of Santron is an etching on wove paper created by Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu in 1854.
Subject & Meaning
Contrary to its title, the print depicts a serene forest landscape with dense foliage and tall trees, rather than a cityscape. The scene is characterized by soft shadows and filtered light, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines to achieve a textured representation of tree bark and foliage, utilizing the etching technique to carve into a metal plate and produce a detailed, layered effect.
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Artist & collection
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