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Saint-Cloud (Hêtre)

Eugène Atget

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up view of an ancient tree with a gnarled trunk. The perspective is from ground level looking up at the tree. The horizon is low in the frame, visible through the branches and sparse foliage. The bark of the tree is detailed and textured. The color palette includes browns and sepia tones. In the distance, more trees are visible against a pale sky in a park setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1919/1921
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3206 × 4273 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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