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In the Woods

Asher Brown Durand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dense forest with tall trees and a stream running through it. Trees have thick trunks with visible bark, some have green leaves, and others are bare. The forest floor has fallen logs and branches. A stream runs through the center, with brown water. The sky is visible through the trees, appearing light blue and cloudy. The overall scene is dark and shaded. A title of "In the Woods" and an artist name of "Asher Brown Durand".

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
503 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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