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View of Santron

Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a large, leafy tree slightly to the left on a gentle slope. In the background, there are smaller trees blending into the sky. The brushstrokes are intricate with detailed textures in the bark and leaves of the trees. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray. Two small figures are visible in the distance, interacting with each other among a cluster of trees. The background has softly rendered clouds in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1854
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3387 × 4245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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