Artwork
Gorge de la Nouvelle Route des Eaux-Chaudes
Gorge de la Nouvelle Route des Eaux-Chaudes is a photography by the Romanticist artist John Stewart. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gorge de la Nouvelle Route des Eaux-Chaudes is a black-and-white photograph by John Stewart, dating to circa 1851, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a dramatic, rocky gorge in France with a shallow, fast-moving stream crossed by a small, two-arched bridge, surrounded by steep, wooded cliffs.
Technique & Style
As an early photograph, the work showcases Stewart's use of the medium to capture nuanced textures and depths in a natural landscape, characteristic of the photographic aesthetic of its time.
History & Provenance
Created around 1851, the photograph is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, though specific details of its acquisition or exhibition history are not highlighted here.
Context
The image reflects the 19th-century interest in dramatic landscapes, resonating with the broader artistic movement of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and the sublime in natural settings.
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