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Landscape

Regina Schönecker after Jacob Cats

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned low in the composition, marked by a line of trees in the middle. The trees and a small bridge provide a natural break between the land and the sky. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, emphasizing the detailed scene. The color palette is limited to sepia tones. There is a calm body of water reflecting the bridge, with reeds and grass nearby. A house is visible amidst trees on the left side. In the distance, there is more vegetation with mountains under a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1782-1785
Medium
etching and aquatint printed in brown
Dimensions
4623 × 3506 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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