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A Study of Pine Trees

Johann Jakob Dorner the younger

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of tall, slender trees on a slope. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with a focus on the trees. The horizon is not visible. The trees on the left are detailed with vibrant colors, while those on the right are sketched with outlines. The color scheme consists of earthy tones for the trees and pale blue for the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1820
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite with pen and black ink on blue gray prepared paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3716 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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