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Couple Resting on a Cliff

Alexandre Calame

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rocky cliffside with vegetation, a path along the edge, trees, people resting on ledges, a horizon over water, and low clouds. The etching technique uses fine, textured lines, creating depth and dimensionality. The color palette is monochromatic with dark ink and light paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3566 × 4745 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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