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Grain Field at the Edge of a Wood (Corn Field)

Jacob van Ruisdael

National Gallery of Art

The image is a ground-level view looking slightly upwards towards a horizon with a row of trees extending to the left. The trees are highly detailed. In the foreground, there are textured grasses leading to a fallen log. Further back, the land rises with denser clusters of trees. The overall color palette is monochrome with subtle variations of black and white. The sky is clear with fine lines and wispy clouds.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4482 × 3156 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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