This is a black and white etching depicting a dirt path flanked by tall trees leading to a horizon with more trees and a building. The building is on the left, obscured by vegetation, and defined with hatching. The scene is characterized by intricate line work creating depth and texture. A figure and a small animal walk down the path, adding scale and perspective. The color palette is limited to natural tones, emphasizing contrast and detail.
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This is a black and white etching depicting a dirt path flanked by tall trees leading to a horizon with more trees and a building. The building is on the left, obscured by vegetation, and defined with hatching. The scene is characterized by intricate line work creating depth and texture. A figure and a small animal walk down the path, adding scale and perspective. The color palette is limited to natural tones, emphasizing contrast and detail.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Gorge de Loup

Adolphe Appian

Date
1863
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.34.10.a
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • figure
  • plant
  • Tree
  • animal
  • Building

NGA object ID 55288. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.