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Sweet Briar

William Russell Birch

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a house to the right, distant trees on the horizon, and another building in the background. In the foreground, there are three tall trees framing the scene, with two adults and a child under their shade. The painting is detailed with delicate brushstrokes, creating a soft texture. The color palette consists of greens, browns, blues, whites, and grays, evoking a calm atmosphere. A few clouds are scattered in the sky above.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1808
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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