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The image shows a large tree with sprawling branches and leaves taking up most of the canvas. Towards the top half, the horizon is visible meeting the sky, with faint outlines of mountains and distant trees in the background. The artist uses delicate brushstrokes to create texture in the foliage, resulting in a full and dynamic appearance. The color scheme consists mainly of green and brown tones, with touches of blue in the leaves and sky, creating a calm and natural atmosphere.
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Two Ancient Trees before a Mountain Peak

attributed to artist Jules Dupré (French, 1811 - 1889)

c. 1830

Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sheet: 29 x 40.2 cm (11 7/16 x 15 13/16 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Merritt Porter Dyke Fund
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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