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Oaks near a Pond
Oaks near a Pond is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Eugène Bléry. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Oaks near a Pond is a print created by Eugène Bléry in 1852 using the etching technique on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene forest landscape featuring two prominent oak trees on a grassy slope, a winding path, and a still pond surrounded by reeds and distant bushes.
Technique & Style
The etching showcases Bléry's skill in capturing intricate details, such as leaves and shadows, through fine lines, exemplifying a characteristic of 19th-century printmaking.
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