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La Mare au diable

Jean Jacques Outhwaite, after Charles-François Daubigny

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene in a dense forest with two figures sitting by a small campfire. The view is low to the ground, surrounded by thick trees and no visible sky. The branches arch overhead, framing the scene. The palette is primarily black, grey, and white, contrasting the darkness of the forest with the soft light of the fire. The texture of the foliage and shadows enhance the depth of the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3305 × 4577 px
Public Domain
Yes
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