View of Flowers and Trees along a River Bank
1870–91
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
Sheet (trimmed): 9 11/16 × 6 1/2 in. (24.6 × 16.5 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Accession Number
59.500.518
Tags
Art Historical Context
"View of Flowers and Trees along River Bank," created between 1870 and 1891, offers a tranquil glimpse of nature through the intricate art of etching. Attributed to Marcel Blairat and published by Alfredart, this print reflects the 19th-century revival of etching as a medium for capturing landscapes. The composition draws the eye along a gentle riverbank, where delicate flowers and leafy trees create a sense of peaceful immersion in the outdoors. Etching allowed artists to achieve fine lines and rich textures, making it well-suited for rendering the subtle variations in foliage and water. Par...