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Old Cedars, Coast of Maine

James David Smillie

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a tree in the foreground and the sea in the background. The tree has a twisting trunk and dense canopy. The land slopes towards the sea, creating a straight horizon where the sky meets the water. The artistic techniques include intricate lines and swirling strokes, with a monochromatic color palette of brown and sepia. In the background, more trees are seen against a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4834 × 3532 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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