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A Stand of Trees [recto]

John Varley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape sketch from an aerial perspective. In the lower half, there are dense dark brushstrokes resembling foliage. The horizon is not clearly defined, with a focus on the texture and forms within the brushwork. The technique features loose strokes with an ink wash effect. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. In the upper right corner, there are faint penciled sketches of trees or shrubs.

Artwork Details

Medium
brush and brown-gray wash with graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4306 × 3475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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