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Ancient Oaks in a Landscape

Wilhelm von Kobell, after Jan Wijnants

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned landscape print. It features a detailed and gnarled old oak tree dominating the left side of the print. Large leafy plants are visible at the tree's base. In the background to the right, there is a wooden fence, fields, and a softly rendered mountain. Faint outlines of buildings and trees are seen along the horizon. The brushstroke technique captures detailed tree bark, foliage, and clouds realistically. The color palette is predominantly brown, giving the image a warm and aged appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1792
Medium
etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3560 × 4915 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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