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Beech Grove

Eugène Bléry

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooded area with a tall tree as the central focus. The horizon is obscured by dense foliage and various tree heights. The intricate details in the leaves and tree trunks are depicted through lines and stippling. The monochromatic palette uses sepia tones. Rocks and tufts of grass are seen in the foreground. Other trees of varying sizes and structures are visible throughout the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
etching with drypoint and roulette on chine collé
Dimensions
3354 × 4591 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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