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Le petit ruisseau (The Little Brook)

Eugène Bléry

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a natural scene with dense foliage, featuring a stream bordered by tall grasses and leafy plants. There are intricate lines creating textures of the vegetation, with a monochromatic color palette of black and white capturing light and shadow. In the background, there are more trees and bushes, giving a sense of depth to the forested area.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1849
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
3499 × 4780 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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