The image depicts a landscape sketch from a straight-on perspective. The horizon line is low, with subtle lines indicating the ground and trees meeting the earth. A group of trees is central, with detailed foliage and texture created by pencil strokes. Tall trees are visible in the distance to the right. The drawing features gentle, detailed lines outlining the trees, with light shading suggesting depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of grey and the paper color to create a serene scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- pen with brown and black ink, gray wash, and graphite on gray-blue laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4427 × 3444 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original