Fleurs (Flowers) 1894
ernestangeduez
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, drypoint
toned paper
light pencil work
ink paper printed
pencil sketch
etching
ink drawing experimentation
france
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
drypoint
sketchbook art
watercolor
"Fleurs (Flowers)" is a black and white etching by French artist Ernest-Ange Duez, created in 1894. This delicate print, showcasing a cluster of flowers with an intricate arrangement of leaves and stems, exemplifies Duez’s masterful handling of the etching technique. The work highlights the artist's fascination with botanical subjects and the beauty found in the natural world. Duez's focus on the exquisite details of the floral forms creates a sense of realism that draws the viewer into the intricate world of the flowers.
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Ernest-Ange Duez's almost botanical detailing signifies the burgeoning field of plant science that was developing alongside Art Nouveau. In Paris, public greenhouses multiplied after 1850, enabling artists to study blooms all year long.
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