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Landscape with Trees on a Bluff and a Snake Remarque

Charles-Marie Dulac

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coastal landscape viewed from an elevated position. The horizon is low in the composition with the sky meeting the water. The artist uses swirling brushstrokes for a dynamic effect, notably in the sky and foliage. The color palette is subdued, featuring shades of gray, brown, and white. The scene includes stone formations, a cliff silhouette, and wind-swept trees. The distant view captures the sea and sky with an emphasis on light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1892/1893
Medium
lithograph printed in dark brown and black on chine appliqué on wove paper
Dimensions
10548 × 8247 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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