Artwork
Une moria a Bordiquier (Italie)
Une moria a Bordiquier (Italie) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Appian. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Une moria a Bordiquier (Italie) is an etching created by Adolphe Appian in 1873. It is a representative work of the artist, a French landscape painter and etcher known for his depictions of natural environments.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene riverside scene featuring an old, overgrown stone water wheel and a crumbling wall. A figure is shown standing near the wheel, possibly engaged in repair work, adding a sense of human presence to the otherwise tranquil landscape.
Technique & Style
Appian's use of fine lines effectively captures the texture of various elements in the scene, including tree bark and water ripples, contributing to the overall sense of quietness and neglect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adolphe Appian (born as Jacques Barthelemy Adolphe Appian; 28 August 1819 – 29 April 1898) was a French landscape painter and etcher.
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