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A Pollard Willow by a Stream

Hippolyte Lalaisse

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape drawing viewed from an uneven, natural terrain perspective. The horizon is indicated by a line of trees and landscape features extending into the distance. The artwork shows intricate brushwork of trees and foliage, using fine, detailed strokes to create texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, with various shades of black against an off-white or cream background. A large twisted tree with sprawling roots is on the left, and more trees and foliage are visible throughout the scene. Some birds are sketched in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1840
Medium
pen and brown ink on cream wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3932 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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