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Un mattino di settembre [A September Morning]

Celestino Turletti, after Clemente Pugliese-Levi

National Gallery of Art

The scene depicts a view from within a forest. The viewpoint is below the trees, allowing a look through the trunks and foliage of tall trees dominating the scene. The horizon is obscured by the trees, with their trunks extending upward and branches spreading outwards. The etched lines provide detailed rendering of the trees, leaves, and ground texture, creating a richly textured black-and-white image. The color palette is grayscale, using shading variations for depth and detail. Tree trunks, shadowed grassy paths, and distant converging trees are visible, adding depth and mystery to the woodland setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1885
Medium
etching with roulette on wove paper
Dimensions
3116 × 2678 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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