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Up the Hill

James David Smillie

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a ground-level view of a rural scene with a path winding through trees. The horizon shows silhouettes of distant figures. Detailed etching techniques are used, creating a monochromatic palette of blacks, grays, and whites that emphasize texture and contrast.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2624 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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