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François-Nicolas Chifflart was an important member of the etching revival in 19th-century France. This print, from his 1865 series <em>Improvisations on Copper</em>, reveals the freedom and experimentation that Chifflart found in this medium. He drew directly on prepared copper plates, sketching as he would on a sheet of paper, to create both anecdotal studies and imaginative finished compositions. Executed on an intimate scale, the prints encouraged close looking and private contemplation.
| Artist / Maker | Nicolas-François Chifflart |
|---|---|
| Date | 1865 |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | etching |
| Dimensions | Image: 22.1 x 30.7 cm (8 11/16 x 12 1/16 in.); Plate: 23.5 x 31.7 cm (9 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.); Sheet: 37 x 57.4 cm (14 9/16 x 22 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
Nicolas-François Chifflart (French, 1825–1901) Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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