Who created "Paysage"?

Paysage was created by John-Lewis Brown in 19th century.

When was "Paysage" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

Is "Paysage" in the public domain?

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

Paysage

John-Lewis Brown

19th century

Medium

Aquatint

Dimensions

Image: 4 5/8 × 6 1/4 in. (11.8 × 15.8 cm) Plate: 4 3/4 × 6 5/16 in. (12 × 16 cm) Sheet: 11 1/4 × 13 1/2 in. (28.5 × 34.3 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Durand-Ruel, 1924

Accession Number

24.24.11

Art Historical Context

John Lewis Brown’s *Paysage*, a delicate 19th-century aquint print, captures the of landscape artistry through its subtle tonal gradations. Created during an era when printmaking flourished as an accessible medium for sharing artistic visions, this small-scale work (image measuring just 4 5/8 × 6 1/4 inches) exemplifies Brown’s skill in evoking natural scenes. The Anglo-French artist, known his dynamic depictions of horses, hunts, and Orientalist subjects, here turns to the serene beauty of *paysage*—the French term for landscape—showcasing his versatility beyond painting. Aquatint, Brown’s c...

Paysage

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