Bas-Bréau, Forest of Fontainebleau
Photograph
1851 (photographed), c.1855 (printed)
1851 (photographed), c.1855 (printed)
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Gustave Le Gray trained as a painter in the 1840s but took up photography soon after. He followed the Barbizon School painters to the French forest of Fontainebleau, where he made enchanting photographic studies. Combining technical knowledge with artistic flair, Le Gray rapidly became one of the most renowned photographers of his day.
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Materials and techniques | Gold-toned albumen print from waxed paper negative. |
Brief description | Photograph by Gustave Le Gray, 'Bas-Bréau, Forest of Fontainebleau', 1851, printed c.1855, albumen print |
Physical description | Gold-toned albumen print photograph of the Forest of Fontainbleau. A clearing is depicted with wild flowers and a narrow path leading through the trees. The woodland becomes darker and thicker on either side of the path. A facsimilie signiature of the artist in red ink appears in the bottom right hand corner of the print. |
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Credit line | Chauncey Hare Townshend Bequest 1868 |
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Summary | Gustave Le Gray trained as a painter in the 1840s but took up photography soon after. He followed the Barbizon School painters to the French forest of Fontainebleau, where he made enchanting photographic studies. Combining technical knowledge with artistic flair, Le Gray rapidly became one of the most renowned photographers of his day. |
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Accession number | 68007 |
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Record created | August 19, 2004 |
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