Artwork
A Couple Seated among Trees above a Lake
A Couple Seated among Trees above a Lake is a charcoal drawing by the Romanticist artist Alfred Bellet du Poisat. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
A Couple Seated among Trees above a Lake is a drawing created by Alfred Bellet du Poisat around 1870.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene scene of two figures seated beneath a cluster of trees, overlooking a lake and rolling hills. The atmosphere is tranquil, with soft light filtering through the foliage.
Technique & Style
The artist employed charcoal on wove paper, utilizing techniques such as brushing, stumping, and scraping to achieve a range of textures and tonal values. The resulting image has a sketchy quality, with rough edges and smudged lines contributing to its informal character.
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Artist & collection
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