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Mushroom Gatherers (Les ramasseurs de champignons)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an etched landscape with a horizon positioned in the upper third of the composition. Distant clusters of trees and bushes fill the scene, while cloud formations on the right side of the sky are etched with fine, parallel lines. Intricate foliage and bushes are depicted using detailed lines for texture and movement. The color palette lacks strong contrast, creating a monochromatic aesthetic typical of etching. Varying density and direction of lines suggest depth and texture in the natural elements of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Medium
drypoint and etching?
Dimensions
5048 × 2875 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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