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Man Resting by a Stone Wall

Alexandre Calame

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a scene with a horizon in the upper third, dense foliage, intricate trees, a path beside a wooden fence, and a monochromatic color palette using shades of brown and black. The etching technique emphasizes detail in the foliage and light across the terrain.

Artwork Details

Date
1840/1850
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3822 × 3588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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