The image shows a rural scene viewed from a low perspective. The horizon is high in the composition, with distant trees and a hill with the sun. The artwork features detailed line work using hatching and cross-hatching for texture and depth. Sheep are resting, a human is standing nearby with farming tools, and structures and trees are in the middle ground. The color palette is monochromatic with black, off-white, and sepia tones, creating a dusk or dawn atmosphere.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1857
- Medium
- etching on chine collé
- Dimensions
- 4672 × 3133 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original