The Flowering Branch by Antoine Pierre Mongin

The Flowering Branch n.d.

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drawing, print, paper, ink, inorganic-material, chalk, black-chalk

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drawing

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print

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botanical illustration

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paper

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ink

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linocut print

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ink drawing experimentation

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inorganic-material

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pen-ink sketch

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botanical drawing

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chalk

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france

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water

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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munch-inspired

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botanical art

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black-chalk

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watercolor

"The Flowering Branch" is a delicate, monochrome drawing by Antoine Pierre Mongin, a French artist who lived from 1762 to 1827. The artwork depicts a close-up view of a flowering branch, with a focus on the delicate details of the leaves and blossoms. Executed in shades of gray, the drawing highlights the natural beauty of the subject, showcasing Mongin's skill in capturing the subtle variations in texture and form. This piece, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the artistic tradition of botanical illustration, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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