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Brush; and Hudson Brush Fence

Andrew Fisher Bunner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil drawing of a close-up natural scene. In the upper section, there are detailed branches and leaves entwined together. The artist used controlled strokes to depict the texture of the wood and foliage with attention to light and shadow. The lower part of the drawing shows more branches and undergrowth with delicate brushwork to highlight the details of the leaves and twigs. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of grey. The horizon is not visible in the composition focused on interlocking branches and vegetation.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3710 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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