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View from the Springhouse at Echo

William Russell Birch

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a dense forest with a small stream running through it. The horizon is hidden by trees, foliage, and hills. The brushstrokes are fluid and expressive, capturing textures of leaves and trees. The color palette consists of earthy tones with touches of dark grey, yellow, and blue. Light filters through the canopy, creating gentle illumination in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1808
Medium
watercolor, brush and black ink, and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3114 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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