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A Fruit-Bearing Tree; A Cedar of Paradise

Phebe A. Smith

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large central tree with dark green leaves and various red and purple fruits or flowers. The color palette includes dark greens, soft pinks, deep reds, and golds on a light cream background. There are large, colorful blooms in shades of red, pink, and yellow below the tree. Two golden fountains are at the base of the tree, and a decorative gold structure is to the right. A detailed script and small decorative elements in red and yellow cover the lower portion of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1842 and 1846
Medium
pen and black ink with colored wash over graphite
Dimensions
783 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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