Entrance to the Forest of Fontainebleau 1764

This etching, "Entrance to the Forest of Fontainebleau," was created in 1764 by French artist Jean Jacques de Boissieu. The artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases the artist's fascination with the landscape of Fontainebleau, a region known for its picturesque forests. The meticulous detail of the trees, their branching patterns and textures, captures the natural beauty of the forest. The subtle contrast between light and shadow, created through the use of lines and hatching, adds depth and dimension to the scene. Boissieu's work is a fine example of 18th-century landscape etching.