The image shows a low perspective view looking upwards at a strong, leaning tree arching across the scene towards the right. The horizon is relatively high, above the center line, with rolling hills stretching into the distance. A solitary figure is seated on a rock to the right, looking out at the landscape. The trees and land are depicted with textured brushstrokes, emphasizing details in the bark and foliage. The color palette is primarily sepia tones, creating a warm, monochromatic aesthetic. Light filters through, highlighting parts of the landscape and casting others in shadow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1854
- Medium
- cliché-verre
- Dimensions
- 7779 × 5784 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original