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The Skylark

Samuel Palmer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with a man and a dog near a wooden gate. In the distance, there is a landscape with a fence, trees, hills, and a textured sky. The etching technique creates detailed lines for depth and texture. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
etching on wove paper [proof]
Dimensions
7471 × 9953 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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