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The Cathedral of Florence (Le Dome florentin)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a low angle view of two tall trees with extended branches and foliage. The background shows distant hills and a silhouetted structure with a dome. The artwork uses dynamic and scratchy lines in an etching style, creating depth through cross-hatching and varied strokes. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and black on a cream background. Swirling lines represent a cloudy sky above additional trees and the silhouette of a building in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1869/1870
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3176 × 4736 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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