The image is an etching of a wooded landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is obscured by thick, vertical brushstrokes forming a canopy of trees. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, creating depth and texture through crosshatching techniques. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia, giving the piece an aged appearance. The scene depicts dense foliage and tree trunks with dappled light filtering through the leaves. The ground is suggested with horizontal strokes leading to darker areas, while in the distance, the image becomes darker and denser with trees and brush converging into a thicket.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1858
- Medium
- cliché-verre
- Dimensions
- 3321 × 4010 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original