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Encounter by the Garden Fence

Balthasar Anton Dunker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an outdoor scene with a wooden fence covered in vines and foliage. A wooden structure partially obstructs the view, and a figure is present near the building. The artwork is in a monochromatic sepia tone style, depicting detailed textures and light and shadow effects. In the distance, another figure is subtly shown sitting in the building's entrance.

Artwork Details

Date
1796
Medium
red chalk; laid down overall on Honig laid paper
Dimensions
3465 × 3897 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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