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Waterfall

Melchior Küsel after Johann Wilhelm Baur

National Gallery of Art

The image is a monochromatic etching showing a natural scene with a waterfall flowing from left to right. The horizon is high in the image, obscured by distant rock formations and clouds. The artwork features detailed line work depicting elements like water, foliage, and tree branches. The color palette is limited to sepia tones. The foreground shows textured rocks and flowing water, while the background depicts rugged terrain, clouds, and flying birds.

Artwork Details

Date
1681
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3534 × 3289 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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