Who created "Forets et Montagnes"?

Forets et Montagnes was created by Alexandre Calame in 1830–64.

When was "Forets et Montagnes" created?

This artwork was created 1830–64.

What medium is "Forets et Montagnes"?

Forets et Montagnes is Graphite heightened with white.

Is "Forets et Montagnes" in the public domain?

Yes, Forets et Montagnes is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Forets et Montagnes

Alexandre Calame

1830–64

Medium

Graphite heightened with white

Dimensions

14 13/16 x 11 5/16 in. (37.7 x 28.7 cm) (Corners cut off)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Eugene L. Garbaty, 1953

Accession Number

53.685.57

Tags

Forests

About this artwork

This Forets et Montagnes by Alexandre Calame dating to 1830–64 exemplifies the period. Created in graphite heightened with white, 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 14 13/16 x 11 5/16 in. (37.7 x 28.7 cm) (Corners cut off) and material qualities reflect the aesthetic values and techni...

About the Artist

Alexandre Calame · 1810–1864

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