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Fontainebleau Forest: Cutting of Pines (La Forêt de Fontainebleau: Abatage des pins)

Auguste Louis Lepère

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a forest scene with a man felling a tree. The man is positioned on the left side of the image, wearing a hat, a collared shirt, and pants. He is holding an axe and appears to be in the process of cutting down a pine tree. The tree is leaning to the right, with its top extending towards the center of the image. The forest floor is littered with branches and other debris. In the background, there are numerous trees, some of which are bare while others have foliage. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting, possibly during the 19th or early 20th century. The image is set against a beige background, and the artist's signature is visible at the bottom.

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387 × 900 px
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