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Hunters at the Edge of the Woods

Attributed to Jacobus Theodorus Abels

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape scene with a horizon line about halfway up the composition. Distant trees and clouds are visible in the sky. Two figures are walking along a path with a small dog near some trees. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, resembling a pencil or ink drawing. The color palette is subdued, with soft grays and sepia tones. In the background, the landscape transitions into a densely wooded area, while the foreground has sparse vegetation.

Artwork Details

Date
1833
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray and black wash over black chalk
Dimensions
4649 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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