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Les Hirondelles (The Swallows)

Félix Bracquemond

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a river and flying swallows. The viewpoint is elevated. The sky has swirling clouds, and the landscape is detailed with etching lines. Swallows are flying close to the water. In the scene, there are lush grasses, shrubs, and trees along the river. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and dark sepia on a cream background.

Artwork Details

Date
1882, printed c. 1900
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3455 × 4101 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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