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Landscape with Two Trees

Maria Catharina Prestel after Herman Saftleven

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with trees, a path, and a figure. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing treetops and a path below. The horizon is obscured by trees and bushes. The illustration uses soft brushstrokes and detailed hatching to depict natural forms like trees and bark. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brown and off-white. A path curves around an incline with trees lining it. In the distance, there are densely packed trees. A figure in the bottom right corner seems to be resting or interacting with the surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1782-1785
Medium
aquatint printed in gray and brown
Dimensions
3539 × 5081 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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