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Théodore Rousseau — Cherry Tree at Blau
Théodore Rousseau

Cherry Tree at Blau

1862

Executed in cliché-verre eight years later, demonstrating Rousseau's continued experimentation with this photographic printing technique that allowed for painterly effects in black and white. The work showcases the artist's commitment to plein air observation and his role in developing new methods for capturing natural light.

Medium
cliché-verre

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Théodore Rousseau, Cherry Tree at Blau, 1862

Executed in cliché-verre eight years later, demonstrating Rousseau's continued experimentation with this photographic printing technique that allowed for painterly effects in black and white. The work showcases the artist's commitment to plein air observation and his role in developing new methods for capturing natural light.

Medium
cliché-verre
Year
1862
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Cliché-Verre, Monochrome, French, Tree, Serene, 19th Century, Botanical, Landscape, Nature, Romantic

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