The image shows a tranquil scene captured from a low vantage point near the water's edge. The water is speckled with leaves and lily pads, reflecting the sky's various shades of gray. The horizon is placed high in the frame, where a line of distant trees meets the hazy sky. A small boat with a person kneeling in it is positioned near the reeds on the right-hand side. Large trees with full canopies dominate the left side, while the overall color palette is monochromatic, using a range of grays.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- platinum print
- Dimensions
- 4357 × 3060 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original