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The Plantation

Robert Polhill Bevan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rocky landscape with a large rock formation and tall, slender trees. The trees are on the left side, with their tops reaching towards the sky. The horizon is not visible due to the rocks and vegetation. The pencil strokes create texture, with varying pressure indicating foliage and rocks for depth. The color palette is grayscale with blacks and grays emphasizing shadows. Near the trees on the left, there are barely visible steps or a platform. The rocks extend into the distance, gradually becoming less distinct.

Artwork Details

Date
1919/1922
Medium
charcoal on with graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4305 × 3611 px
Public Domain
Yes
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