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Sunlight and Shadows, No. 3

Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view from a slight elevation looking across a dense arrangement of trees. The horizon is partially obscured by trees and foliage, revealing a distant building. The building is positioned at the upper third of the image, suggesting depth. The artwork features intricate linework capturing the texture of leaves and branches with precision. The color palette is primarily sepia and beige. Close to the viewer, bushes and ground-level plants are detailed. In the distance, a small figure appears to be under one of the trees, with the land rising towards the building outlined against the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1913
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3307 × 4489 px
Public Domain
Yes
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