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Kauterskill Clove

Jervis McEntee

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts a scene with a cluster of trees and foliage. The point of view is at eye level. There is no prominent horizon depicted. The style of the pencil work shows delicate and precise brushstrokes, capturing intricate details of the tree branches and leaves with varied line weights. The color palette is minimal, with soft gray pencil lines on a muted beige or off-white paper. Closest to us are two large trees with textured bark and intricate branches, surrounded by more trees and foliage fading into the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1860
Medium
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
2937 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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