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Rock Oaks

Théodore Rousseau

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a dense woodland area with trees filling the frame. There is no visible horizon line, with detailed rocks and foliage in the foreground. The brushstrokes are detailed and resemble etching, creating depth and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white contrasts to define forms and details of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4446 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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