Paysage, 2002.16, En 1874

Author(s): sand, george (paris, 01–07–1804 - nohant-vic, 08–06–1876), designer production date: in 1874 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts name(s): drawing materials and techniques: watercolor place(s) of execution/realization: france dimensions - artwork: height: 14. 5cm width: 23cm dimensions - frame: height: 29. 5cm width: 38. 5cm description: imaginary landscape created using the so-called dendrite technique iconographic description: rocky and wooded landscape with a backdrop of mountains historical commentary: the dendrite technique takes its name from the shapes caused by crystallization on certain fossil stones. In this case, it is a technique practiced between 1860 and 1876 by george sand. It consists of crushing watercolor colors on paper using a sheet of bristol, the veins and shapes obtained constitute the starting points of a composition developed by the artist's imagination. George sand uses the white reserve of the paper and sometimes highlights with gouache to complete these watercolor landscapes. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 29–07–2002 institution: museum of romantic life inventory number: 2002. 16. Date: En 1874.