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The Dam Wood

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of slender trees with bare branches. The viewer is positioned in front of the trees, which are sketched in fine lines against a lightly textured sky. The color palette consists of muted shades of grey and off-white. The absence of foliage and intricate branches contribute to a sense of minimalism and openness.

Artwork Details

Date
1875
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3052 × 4779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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