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Landscape with a Fallen Tree (Paysage à l'arbre cassé)

Hubert Robert

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a rocky terrain with towering stone formations and dense foliage. The sky is textured and the scene is created using an etching technique with intricate linework. There are two figures in the scene, one appearing to climb or position near a rock, while the other observes. The color palette is monochromatic, using black on a white background to depict depth and dimension in the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
1764
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2991 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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