Title page for "Trials at Etching" 1845

This etching, created in 1845 by Swiss artist Alexandre Calame, is the title page for his collection "Trials at Etching". Calame was known for his detailed landscapes, often depicting the Alps. The artwork depicts a rocky outcrop with a tree, likely a reference to the challenging process of etching. The inscription on the rock includes the title "Essais de Gravure à l'Eau-Forte" and Calame's signature, indicating his ownership of the work. The etching is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.