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A Vermont Village

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a village scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high in the composition, revealing the village and hills in the distance. In the village, there is a church steeple among houses and trees. The art style features detailed cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. The monochromatic color palette is primarily black and white, emphasizing the scene's details. A path with trees and fences leads to the village, and there are hints of activity like people and livestock.

Artwork Details

Date
1923
Medium
etching and drypoint in black
Dimensions
5103 × 3610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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