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Mountain Waterfall

Alexandre Calame

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a rocky terrain, trees, and mountains in the distance. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, capturing a comprehensive view. The horizon is not clearly visible as the mountains dominate the scene. The artwork appears to use fine lines and crosshatching typical of etching to depict texture. The image is monochromatic with varying shades of gray. A small waterfall is visible close by, with a dense forest beyond leading up the mountains.

Artwork Details

Date
1838
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
3496 × 4313 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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