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The Land of Nod

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated position, showing a gently undulating terrain. The horizon is placed high in the composition, with trees and a small structure visible on it. The drawing features gestural pencil marks, creating a sketch-like quality with expressive lines capturing trees and the terrain. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of grey on a neutral beige background. Sparse clouds are seen in the sky. A prominent tree with arching branches is located in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3141 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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