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The Wild Cherry Tree

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a natural scene with a rocky landscape, sparse vegetation, rocks, and a nude figure partially hidden by foliage. The figure is seated, facing away from the viewer. The drawing is in monochrome with delicate lines and shading to depict texture and depth. The trees and foliage are drawn with a mix of short, quick strokes and softer lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3649 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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