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Dance Under the Trees

Claude Lorrain

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape scene viewed from a slightly elevated point. The horizon is low, showing a textured landscape stretching into the distance. Intricate brushstrokes create texture and depth in the trees and ground. The monochromatic palette contrasts dark tones of trees and figures with lighter sky and background. A group of figures is near us, engaging in an activity under trees. Cows graze further off, adding to the scene. In the distance, the land slopes towards a misty horizon, hinting at hills or water.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1637
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4444 × 3105 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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