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Plant Study
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In addition to his landscapes, Bléry also produced closely focused botanical studies gracefully composed with an acute realization of species. Although he did not work alongside the artists of the Barbizon school, Bléry’s plant portraits are related to the aesthetic of Barbizon naturalism.
| Artist / Maker | Eugène Blery |
|---|---|
| Date | 1857 |
| Culture / Origin | France, 19th century |
| Medium | graphite |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 41.7 x 30.6 cm (16 7/16 x 12 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Drawings |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
BiographyEugène Blery (1808–1887) — Engraver from France (1805-1887).Eugène Blery worked as printmaker, draftsperson, painter, graphic artist and etcher and is associated with France. Their documented life spans the years 1808 to 1887, born in Fontainebleau, died in Paris.Disciplinesprintmaker, draftsperson, painter, graphic artist, etcherBorn1808, FontainebleauDied1887, ParisNationalityFranceSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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