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Sentinel Pine

George Elbert Burr

National Gallery of Art

The image features a single, tall pine tree against a background of sky and distant landscape. The tree is detailed with etched lines to depict its bark, needles, and branches. The color scheme is primarily black and gray, with clouds in the sky. Notable elements in the scene include water, land formations, rocks, and shrubbery.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1916
Medium
etching and drypoint in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2427 × 3639 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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