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Riders by a Pond

Alexandre Calame

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a small body of water surrounded by dense vegetation. Large trees with detailed leaves and branches tower over the scene. In the background, a pathway leads into the distance where figures and a dog are visible. The sky above has various cloud formations. The artwork primarily uses black and white colors to emphasize light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1841
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
3531 × 4635 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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