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A Clump of Trees by a Rocky Stream in the Ramsau

Carl Morgenstern

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with trees and rocks from a slightly elevated perspective. The terrain stretches towards a mild incline in the distance. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, capturing textures of tree bark and movement of leaves. The color palette is subdued with earthy tones, soft greens, and browns. Closest to us are rough rocks and green vegetation, transitioning into sketched tree branches in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1832/1833
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3396 × 5142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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