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Devastated Landscape [verso]

John Singer Sargent

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rural path with trees on either side. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, overlooking the path. The trees have few branches. In the middle of the sketch, there is a horizon with a line of trees and hills. The pencil strokes are light and there is minimal shading. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and light brown. The trees in the foreground have bare branches. The landscape gradually fades into the distance with subtle details.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2766 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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