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Interior of Woods with Small Stream (from Cropsey Album)

William Trost Richards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white circular drawing of a forest scene. Large tree with a thick trunk and sprawling branches is on the left. The tree's roots are exposed and the trunk is dark. The forest floor is uneven and rocky with some grass and shrubs. A small stream runs through the center of the image. There are more trees in the background, some with bare branches. The sky is not visible. The drawing is detailed with many lines and shading. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1854
Medium
Graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 617 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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