1879 Eaux fortes nouvelles

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2760

Art Historical Context

François Nicolas Chifflart’s 1879 Eaux fortes nouvelles is a striking example of nineteenth-century printmaking. Created as an etching measuring 315 by 235 millimeters, the work belongs to a series whose title translates as “New Etchings,” signaling the artist’s deliberate exploration of the medium at a time when etching experienced a revival among French artists seeking expressive, hand-drawn effects beyond traditional engraving. Etching allowed Chifflart to achieve fluid lines and rich tonal contrasts through the direct application of acid to metal plates, a technique prized for its spontan...