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A Rocky Pond
A Rocky Pond is an ink print by the Baroque artist Laurent de La Hyre. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
A Rocky Pond is an etching on laid paper created by Laurent de La Hyre in 1640. It is a representative work of the artist, a prominent figure in the neoclassical Parisian Atticism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene natural setting, featuring a small pond surrounded by trees and rocky terrain. The composition is structured, with attention to detail in the rendering of the landscape elements.
Technique & Style
La Hyre employed fine lines to achieve texture, particularly in the depiction of trees and rocks, a characteristic technique in etching where ink is transferred from a metal plate to paper.
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Artist
Laurent de La Hyre (French pronunciation: ; 27 February 1606 – 28 December 1656) was a French Baroque painter, born in Paris. He was a leading exponent of the neoclassical style of Parisian Atticism.
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