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The image shows a forest landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The dense canopy of trees creates a border at the top of the image. The intricate etching technique depicts tree bark, leaves, and rocky terrain. A stream flows through the landscape, surrounded by foliage and boulders. More trees can be seen in the distance, leading into the shadowy depths of the forest. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow.
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The image shows a forest landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The dense canopy of trees creates a border at the top of the image. The intricate etching technique depicts tree bark, leaves, and rocky terrain. A stream flows through the landscape, surrounded by foliage and boulders. More trees can be seen in the distance, leading into the shadowy depths of the forest. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Au ravin de la faille, Auvergne (The Ravine at Auvergne)

Eugène Bléry

Date
1846
Medium
etching on chine applique [proof]
Dimensions
plate: 12.8 x 20 cm (5 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.) sheet: 22.7 x 30.8 cm (8 15/16 x 12 1/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1988.63.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • etching
  • Landscape
  • France
  • landscape
  • Auvergne
Inscription

lower left in brown ink on chine applique and plate mark: Eauforte Pure. (undeciphered) Seulement / E.Blery; lower left in plate: Blery del & Sculpt; lower center in plate: Au Ravin de la faille (auvergne); lower right in plate: aqua forte 1846; all other inscriptions by later hand in graphite, lower left: 61 cori au verso; upper left verso: Catalogue (undeciphered) / 16 66 (undeciphered); lower left verso: 24040; lower right verso: 154103

NGA object ID 70785. 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.