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Forest Edge on a Brilliant Day

Franz Innocenz Josef Kobell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with tall trees dominating the scene. The viewpoint is from ground level, looking out into a grove of trees with the sky above. The horizon is low, hidden by the dense trees, rendered in darker tones and varied browns. The brushstrokes are soft and fluid, creating texture in the foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. In the distance, the sky has soft clouds, adding depth above the tree line.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1800
Medium
brush with brown and gray wash on laid paper, mounted on album sheet
Dimensions
4617 × 3682 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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