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A Landscape with a Great Tree

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image is a landscape captured from a slightly elevated point of view, showcasing a wide countryside. The horizon line is above the center, showing rolling hills and distant mountains. A large tree with detailed branches and leaves stands out in the middle. The scene is illustrated using fine lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. Nearby, there is a patch of land with a small creek, leading to two figures as silhouettes. The color palette is in beige and sepia tones, typical of an etching, giving an antique look to the artwork.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3613 × 2370 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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