The Virgin Islands in Bezons (Les Iles vierges a Bezons)

Daubigny employed a range of techniques to achieve the print's detailed and textured effects. Drypoint was used to add fine, fuzzy lines to the branches, while etching and roulette contributed to the overall image. The use of chine appliqué allowed for a delicate, layered quality.

Created in 1850, The Virgin Islands in Bezons is a product of Daubigny's work as a printmaker and landscape artist. As a precursor to Impressionism and a member of the Barbizon school, Daubigny's artistic style and techniques were influential in the development of landscape painting.