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Birch Tree, Niagara

John Frederick Kensett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a birch tree in the foreground. The tree has a white trunk and branches. The birch tree is positioned on the edge of a body of water, likely Niagara River or Falls area. There are some rocks or boulders near the base of the tree. The background shows a hazy, possibly mountainous or hilly area. The overall color palette appears to be muted, with shades of gray and white dominating the scene. The style of the painting is realistic, with attention to detail in the depiction of the tree and surrounding landscape. The artwork is by John Frederick Kensett.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1851
Medium
Graphite on smooth textured off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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