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Landscape with Trees

Paula Modersohn-Becker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene of a grove of trees with a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is positioned below the top third of the image, revealing tree trunks and small structures or fences in the distance. The artwork uses sketch-like brushstrokes to depict circular and swirling patterns for the foliage and rippling lines for the ground. The color palette consists of shades of brown and sepia, creating a vintage and textured appearance. The incline of the land and dark outlines of the tree trunks guide the eye into the depth of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1902
Medium
drypoint, etching and roulette on wove paper
Dimensions
4294 × 3228 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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