Broken Tree in Moutainous Landscape
early to mid-19th century
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
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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 · 1810–1864
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