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First Leaves—Spring in Washington, St. John's

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a forested area with tall trees casting shadows on the ground. In the background, there is a structure partially visible behind the trees, featuring columns. A fence is seen in the distance. The etching displays detailed cross-hatching creating texture and depth. The color scheme is a monochrome sepia tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1929
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2826 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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