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Spray of Flowers
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Crayon manner etching was invented in the 18th century to simulate the texture of chalk drawings, which were very popular at the time. A tool with toothed points of varying thicknesses set at irregular intervals and angles (<em>mattoir</em>) imitated the random character of grains of chalk on textured paper. <em>Etudes de fleurs d’après nature</em> demonstrates how prints propagated floral designs that could be used in the applied arts. Artisans designing textiles or decorating furniture, for instance, were inspired by the compositions found on prints.
| Artist / Maker | L. F. Duruisseau |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1774–1800 |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | chalk-manner etching |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
L. F. Duruisseau (French, born 1754) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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