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The Edge of the Swamp

Peter Moran

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a frontal view of a dense forest with tall trees, some with leaves and some bare. The horizon is low, with a vast sky above the treetops featuring textured clouds. Fine brushstrokes depict the tree and grass textures. The foreground has various grass types with a bird. Past the trees, the landscape flattens, revealing some open space. The color palette is mainly sepia and brown.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3703 × 4923 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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