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Solitude

Mary Nimmo Moran

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooded area with tall, slender trees in a cluster. The trees are vertical, bending slightly in one direction. The horizon is visible behind the trees, with more vegetation extending to the edge. The artwork features detailed textures of tree barks and foliage, with subtle shading around the roots. The color palette is mainly sepia and brown, giving a vintage and natural impression. In the distance, dense trees create a dark mass, enhancing the depth of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3040 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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