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Japanese Landscape

F. Holland Day

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden bridge crossing over water, surrounded by trees and bushes. The scene has a dreamlike quality with a soft, blurred aesthetic. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray. A tree trunk dominates the left side of the image, with branches reaching upward and to the right. On the bridge, two figures in flowing garments are visible: one sitting and gazing downward, and the other walking away, slightly out of focus. The background features indistinct trees and foliage, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
4530 × 5377 px
Public Domain
Yes
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