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First Snow (No. 1)

George Elbert Burr

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a black and white landscape with leafless trees in the center. The horizon is obscured by dense trees, which dominate the composition. The style features detailed lines depicting branches against the sky. The trees contrast with the sky, which shows shading. Near the viewer is a snow-covered area with dark patches of foliage leading to a small reflective water surface in front of the trees. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1914
Medium
drypoint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3156 × 2994 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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