Fleurs (Flowers) by Ernest-Ange Duez

Fleurs (Flowers) 1894

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ernestangeduez

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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ink paper printed

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print

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pencil sketch

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etching

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ink drawing experimentation

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france

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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drypoint

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sketchbook art

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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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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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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