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Flowering Plant with Grass

Jean-Baptiste Hüet, I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed sketch of tall plants with elongated leaves and clusters of small flowers at the top, all rendered in a single brownish-red color. The monochrome palette primarily consists of varying shades of brownish-red, giving the drawing a vintage, sepia-toned look. The plants are centrally positioned, filling most of the frame, with their leaves and stems stretching outward. The flowers and leaves create a textured and layered appearance against a light, blank background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 1760s
Medium
red chalk with wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3672 × 4260 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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