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Village Scene with Workers in a Field and at Rest

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a park with tall trees, a structure with spires in the distance, hills, fields, and figures in period attire gathered along a path and scattered throughout the landscape. The etching technique uses fine lines to depict textures and shadows in a monochromatic color palette.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
etching
Dimensions
8612 × 6147 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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