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Stand of Alders (Le Bouquet d'aunes)

Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a riverscape with a low horizon, featuring water meeting a distant riverbank with trees and what looks like a windmill. A prominent tree with thin branches spans diagonally across the scene, surrounded by smaller shrubs closer to the viewer. Delicate and detailed brushstrokes or etch lines depict natural elements with a soft, sketch-like quality. The monochromatic sepia color palette gives the image a warm, vintage feel. The sky contains lines indicating movement, and the composition evokes a sense of calm and tranquility.

Artwork Details

Date
1862
Medium
cliché-verre
Dimensions
4145 × 3421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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