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Hedging and Ditching

Joseph Mallord William Turner and J.C. Easling

National Gallery of Art

This image is sepia-toned and viewed from an elevated position, showing a landscape with people engaged in various activities. Some individuals are working near a large tree, while others are tending to a fence. The horizon is depicted high in the image, with trees in the distance. The cloudy sky is above. The print medium obscures brushstrokes, but the natural elements are detailed and textured. The color palette is warm brown, evoking a vintage feel. Trees in the distance add to the pastoral atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1812
Medium
etching and mezzotint
Dimensions
4717 × 3504 px
Public Domain
Yes
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