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Trees by a River

Alexandre Calame

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape seen from a slightly elevated viewpoint overlooking a body of water towards a cluster of trees. The horizon appears high in the composition with the sky above. The scene shows trees, a hill, water, and hills in the distance. The artwork uses detailed etching techniques with fine hatched lines to create texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, mostly sepia or dark tones. In the foreground, intricate details are visible in the trees and water.

Artwork Details

Date
1838
Medium
etching on wove
Dimensions
3840 × 3310 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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