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Sketch of Trees with a Statue on a Pedestal

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a landscape scene with tall, slender trees lining a path leading towards a statue on a pedestal. The horizon is implied by the tree alignment and faint architectural forms in the background. The trees appear to encircle the statue, with light and sketchy pencil-like brushstrokes outlining their delicate form. Soft red and brown tones provide subtle shading, while the overall color scheme is muted with pale grays and earthy hues. The distant architectural elements are faint, keeping the focus on the natural elements and the statue.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite with red chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
3361 × 5001 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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