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The Road Leading to Bellevue (Le Chemin montant à Bellevue)

Félix Bracquemond

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view with a high horizon. Treetops and some structures are visible in the distance. The drawing uses intricate etching techniques to depict trees and foliage. The color palette is limited to monochrome tones of black and white. Closest to us is an open area transitioning into densely packed trees depicted with curved lines. Further back, a cluster of trees extends towards the horizon, with hints of buildings interspersed throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
1873
Medium
etching on Japanese paper
Dimensions
5319 × 1768 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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