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At Donderen, in the Woods of Drenthe

Egbert van Drielst

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a ground-level view of a pastoral scene with a tree-lined pathway. A man with a hat and staff stands near a dog drinking from a stream on the left, while another figure with sheep is seen walking on the path in the distance. The trees are detailed with soft brushstrokes, and the color palette is earthy and muted. Natural light casts soft shadows over the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
watercolor over black chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
4977 × 3456 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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