Jules Dupré c1875 The Old Oak Barbizon Landscape Drypoint by Greux

Description

Jules Dupré’s Le Vieux Chêne — The Old Oak — interpreted in an antique drypoint by Greux dating from circa 1875.

This nineteenth-century landscape centres on a majestic oak surrounded by dense vegetation. The composition combines the textured trunk and spreading foliage with subtle contrasts of light and shadow.

Greux’s drypoint translates the richness of the landscape into finely worked lines and deeper shaded passages. The tree forms a strong focal point while the surrounding countryside gives the scene depth and a peaceful rural atmosphere.

The print reflects the naturalistic landscape tradition associated with Jules Dupré and the Barbizon school. It would suit a collection devoted to French landscape art trees woodland scenes or nineteenth-century printmaking.

Details:
• Title: Le Vieux Chêne — The Old Oak.
• Composition: Jules Dupré.
• Printmaker: Greux.
• Technique: drypoint.
• Date: circa 1875.
• Paper: laid paper.
• Full sheet: 21.7 × 17 cm.
• Printed image: 16.5 × 14.2 cm.