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The Reeds and the Wind

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a small island covered in tall blades of grass. The horizon is positioned in the middle, dividing the water below from the sky above. The artwork features stylized brushstrokes depicting the grass and water. In the upper left corner, swirling clouds are visible, with a figure sitting on a cloud. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray against a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3405 × 2544 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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