Who created "Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso)"?

Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso) was created by Alexandre Calame in early to mid-19th century.

When was "Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso)" created?

This artwork was created early to mid-19th century.

What medium is "Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso)"?

Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso) is Graphite heightened with white bodycolor.

Is "Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso)" in the public domain?

Yes, Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso)

Alexandre Calame

early to mid-19th century

Medium

Graphite heightened with white bodycolor

Dimensions

11 7/16 x 22 15/16 in. (29 x 58.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Eugene L. Garbaty, 1953

Accession Number

53.685.54

Tags

Trees

About this artwork

This Graphite heightened with white bodycolor by Alexandre Calame from early to mid-19th century exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Graphite heightened with white bodycolor required specialized knowledge de...

About the Artist

Alexandre Calame · 1810–1864

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Trees (recto); Soldiers in a Wood (verso)

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