Artwork
Source of the Albarine
Source of the Albarine is a print by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Appian. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Source of the Albarine is a print created by Adolphe Appian in 1870. It is a black-and-white depiction of a serene natural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a quiet river flowing through a rocky landscape with bare trees and a wooden bridge in the distance. The scene is characteristic of Appian's focus on tranquil, unspoiled environments.
Technique & Style
Appian used fine lines to capture the textures of the natural scene, including water ripples, tree bark, and rough stones. This attention to detail was a key aspect of his work and of the Realist style.
History & Provenance
The print is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adolphe Appian (born as Jacques Barthelemy Adolphe Appian; 28 August 1819 – 29 April 1898) was a French landscape painter and etcher.
