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Birch Trees: Water's Edge Seen in Morning Light (Les Bouleaux: Bord de l'eau, effet du matin)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a serene landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint overlooking a riverbank. The horizon is high, formed by tall, slender trees. The brushstrokes are delicate with fine lines and hatching techniques. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying tones of black and grey. A figure is near the riverbank and the river reflects the sparse foliage and trees.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint?
Dimensions
4624 × 3153 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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