Broken Tree in Moutainous Landscape

Alexandre Calame

early to mid-19th century

Broken Tree in Moutainous Landscape by Alexandre Calame

Medium

Graphite

Dimensions

11 7/8 x 15 15/16 in. (30.2 x 40.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Eugene L. Garbaty, 1953

Accession Number

53.685.59

Tags

MountainsLandscapesTrees

About this artwork

This Broken Tree in Moutainous Landscape by Alexandre Calame dating to early to mid-19th century exemplifies the period. Created in graphite, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of the era. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's 11 7/8 x 15 15/16 in. (30.2 x 40.5 cm) and material qualities reflect the aesthetic values and technical capa...

About the Artist

Alexandre Calame · 18101864

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