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Landscape Study

Bartholomeus Breenbergh

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a view looking up through a cluster of trees with branches and foliage reaching skyward. The brushstrokes are swift and loose, conveying movement and form to the trees and leaves. The color palette is primarily different shades of brown, creating an earthy and monochromatic appearance. In the background, wispy clouds are suggested with light strokes against the pale surface of the page.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1631
Medium
brown wash over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3489 × 4594 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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