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Wild Plants near Birstein

Johann Christian Heerdt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil and ink drawing of leafy plants with large leaves as the central focus. The color palette is limited to shades of gray and beige, with the paper adding a natural ivory tone. The plants extend upwards and outwards, with the tallest foliage reaching the upper left and right quadrants, while the shorter leaves spread along the bottom third, creating a cluster effect on the ground. The artist's inscription is visible in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1835
Medium
graphite and pale brown wash on wove paper
Dimensions
4393 × 3403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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