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Le Gué (The Ford)

Maxime Lalanne, after Constant Troyon

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a pastoral scene with cows standing in a body of water. The horizon is above the water, meeting the distant landscape. The sky is filled with large clouds. The brushwork is detailed, creating textures for clouds, water, and foliage. The color palette is black, white, and grey. A wooden structure or boat is in the foreground. In the distance, there are forested trees and a herd of cows wading through the water.

Artwork Details

Date
1873
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
6613 × 5259 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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