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Study of a Burdock

Eugène Bléry

National Gallery of Art

The image displays various types of vegetation, primarily broad-leafed plants, with intricate details. The color palette is monochromatic, ranging from black to light gray. Large leaves are in the foreground, with tall flowering stalks and vines to the left. In the background, there are grassy textures and smaller shrubs.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
etching with drypoint and roulette on chine collé
Dimensions
4502 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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