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Winter, Avondale

John Henry Twachtman

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape view with a winding path leading from foreground to background on the right side. The horizon features hills and trees. The brushstrokes are sketchy and expressive, capturing intricate details with simple line work. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of dark brown against a pale beige background. In the distance, a small figure contrasts against the background, while a narrow stream curves through the scene with water illustrated by horizontal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1879
Medium
etching
Dimensions
5181 × 3387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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