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Farmer and His Donkey (Le fermier et son ane)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a dense forest with tall, thin trees leaning slightly. The horizon is hidden by the trees and undergrowth. The painting technique uses expressive brushstrokes creating movement. The color palette is monochromatic with blacks and grays. A white horse is in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3164 × 4713 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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