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Springtime (Le Printemps)

Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The image features a rural landscape with hills, trees, a path, a figure riding an animal, and another figure working in a field. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic color palette with fine line work, giving a detailed and textured appearance. The sky above shows soft cloud formations.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
etching on chine applique
Dimensions
5181 × 3053 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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