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Eucalyptus Trees

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a beach scene with a sandy pathway flanked by tall trees. The top portion shows textured leaves in intricate patterns. The horizon is prominent, showcasing the vast water body beyond the land. The style resembles etchings with fine details, cross-hatched lines, and stippled dots. The monochromatic color palette ranges from black to beige. In the distance, hills and a few human figures are barely visible, one of them seeming to use a rake in the serene coastal setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1927
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3639 px
Public Domain
Yes
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