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The Boulder Crowned with Trees

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from above. The scene is oval, framed by tree branches on each side. Distant mountains form a boundary near the top. Delicate, finely executed lines create detailed foliage and landscape features. A winding path with a small figure adds scale. Lush trees climb upwards, with a muted color palette of the paper and dark brown and black lines providing contrast.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3833 × 2534 px
Public Domain
Yes
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