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La Remise à Outils, Château d'Argentelle

Baron Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard

National Gallery of Art

The image is taken from a slightly elevated angle, showing a rustic, weathered building with a sloping roof and a prominent brick chimney. The horizon is not visible, being obscured by the structure, trees, and a steep hill on the right. The image, likely a photograph, has a soft-focused quality with a sepia tone, giving it an aged look. Close to us, there is an old cart or plow in the grass, partly covered with wild vegetation. In the background, tall trees with dense foliage stand behind the building. The color palette is predominantly brown and beige.

Artwork Details

Date
late 1840s
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
3510 × 4344 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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