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The Sower

Willem Buytewech

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with a low horizon and a line of trees in the foreground. A thatched-roof structure with chimneys is visible beyond the trees. The artwork features intricate linework, delicate strokes constructing the trees and terrain. The trees have sparse foliage and elegant slim trunks. A small figure with a hat is walking along a path, contributing to the sense of scale. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of gray and black.

Artwork Details

Date
1621
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4296 × 3096 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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