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Up the Hill

James David Smillie

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape scene with a pathway leading into the distance. The horizon is high in the composition with a line of trees diminishing in size. The path curves slightly and is bordered by a stone wall on the left and a wooden fence on the right. Trees fill the sides, with branches extending upwards. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes and etching marks creating texture. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia and dark brown. In the distance, two figures are walking down the path.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2564 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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