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Waiting for Death

Thomas Bewick

National Gallery of Art

The image features a desolate landscape with a malnourished horse close to the viewer. The horizon near the top shows trees and small buildings. The scene is detailed with fine line work depicting textures like tree bark and the horse's fur. The sky is filled with detailed clouds contrasting with the ground. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly in shades of gray. In the background, fields and rural structures can be seen, conveying a sense of vastness and solitude.

Artwork Details

Date
1828
Medium
wood engraving
Dimensions
9237 × 7426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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