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Cottages in Winter

Eugène Bléry

National Gallery of Art

The etching depicts a ground-level view of a winding path through a rural village scene. Rustic cottages, bare trees, a cobblestone pathway, and fine details are visible. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of brown and gray. Two figures are present near the foreground. The path curves into more cottages and trees in the background, while the sky is sketched simply.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
etching with drypoint and roulette on chine collé
Dimensions
3366 × 4590 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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