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Simsbury, Connecticut

Aaron Draper Shattuck

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a pencil drawing of a landscape with trees, hills, and grass. The horizon features a line of trees and hills, while detailed trees dominate the foreground. Various shades of grey and pencil strokes create texture and depth in the image. The drawing is monochromatic, with shading portraying sunlight and shadows. A faint path leads into the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1866
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2599 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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