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Glen Kenilworth

Francis Bedford

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woodland scene with a narrow, winding path leading into a dense forest. The canopy of trees obscures the horizon, with their branches interlocking above. The path disappears into the woods at eye level. The style is photographic, capturing the texture of tree bark and light patterns through the leaves. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray, highlighting light and shadow. Trees closest to the viewer are large, while the path leads into the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1868
Medium
carbon print
Dimensions
8519 × 6965 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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