Artwork
Village sur le bord d'une Riviere
Village sur le bord d'une Riviere is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Hervier. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Village sur le bord d'une Riviere is an etching created by Adolphe Hervier in 1875, featuring a serene village scene by a river.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil village with weathered houses and bare trees, a solitary figure walking near the water's edge, and a riverbank littered with debris. The contrast between the calm village and the dynamic sky suggests a moment of stillness amidst change.
Technique & Style
Hervier employed etching and roulette work on chine collé to achieve the print's textured, expressive quality. The roulette tool was used to create the swirling lines in the sky, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Artist & collection
L'Orage (The Storm)
Large View of Mariakerke
The Gust of Wind (Le Coup de vent)
L'Orage (The Storm)
Village of Wimille, near Boulogne (Village de Wimille, pres Boulogne)
Village of Wimille, near Boulogne (Village de Wimille, pres Boulogne)
Fisherman's thatched cottage
Cottages
In the Dunes: Souvenir of The Hague (Dans les dunes: Souvenir du bois de La Haye)
Chailli Seen in a Storm (Chailli: Effet d'orage)
Apple Trees in Auvers (Pommiers a Auvers)
Country Village with Post Mill