Artwork
Large Coltsfoot
Large Coltsfoot is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Eugène Bléry. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
This print shows a big patch of plants growing by water. The leaves are thick and round, some curled at the edges. The stems are tangled, and the background has trees and a sky.
The artist focused on small details in the leaves and stems. This was made in 1843 using a printing method that lets you see texture.
Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Overview
Large Coltsfoot is an etching created by Eugène Bléry in 1843, showcasing a detailed representation of a natural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dense cluster of plants near a body of water, featuring thick, rounded leaves and tangled stems, set against a backdrop of trees and sky.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in etching and roulette on chine collé, allowing for the capture of intricate textures and details in the foliage and stems.
Artist & collection
