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The image depicts twisting trees dominating the scene. The horizon is low in the composition, where the tree trunks meet the ground. The brushstrokes emphasize the texture of the tree bark and branches. The color palette consists of muted browns and grays with hints of color suggesting light or lichen on the trunks. More trees are visible in the background, adding depth to the composition.

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Untitled (Wooded Landscape)

Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920)

c. 1880

Medium: etching and drypoint
Classification: Print
Dimensions: image: 137 x 175 mm ; sheet: 224 x 314 mm
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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