Waterfall at Mont-Dore

Achille-Etna Michallon

Created:
Movement:
1818
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Romantic landscape, natural grandeur
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Dimensions:
16 1/4 x 22 1/8 in. (41.3 x 56.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Waterfall at Mont-Dore by Achille-Etna Michallon

Achille-Etna Michallon (1796–1822) was a pivotal figure in the early 19th-century French art scene, known for his contributions to the development of landscape painting. His work, Waterfall at Mont-Dore, created in 1818, exemplifies the transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, capturing the sublime beauty of nature with a focus on dramatic scenery.

Michallon's use of oil on canvas in this piece demonstrates his skill in rendering natural elements with a sense of immediacy and emotion, which was innovative for his time. The painting reflects the influence of his mentor, Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, and anticipates the later works of the Barbizon School. Despite his short life, Michallon's work had a lasting impact on the trajectory of landscape painting in France, inspiring future generations of artists.

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Waterfall at Mont-Dore by Achille-Etna Michallon

Created in 1818, "Waterfall at Mont-Dore" by Achille-Etna Michallon is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Romantic style through its dramatic depiction of a natural landscape. The artwork captures the dynamic movement of water cascading down a rocky terrain, highlighting the artist's skill in rendering the sublime beauty of nature.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Waterfall at Mont-Dore