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The Edge of a Wood

Thomas Girtin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with dense vegetation, trees, and foliage. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, creating movement and texture. The color palette includes earthy browns, muted greens, and touches of blue. The forms of trees are more defined in the foreground, becoming more abstract in the distance where colors blend.

Artwork Details

Date
1800/1801
Medium
watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
7582 × 5816 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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