The image depicts a mountainous forest landscape. The foreground shows tall pine trees, while the background features rugged mountains, including a large rounded peak. The etching emphasizes detail and texture in the trees and terrain using bold lines. The color scheme consists of different shades of brown, creating a vintage atmosphere. In the distance, mountain peaks reach towards a cloudy sky. A small body of water reflects foliage nearby, enhancing the serene setting.
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Une Sapinière

Alexandre Calame (Swiss, 1810 - 1864)

1840/1850

Medium
etching
Classification
Portfolio
Dimensions
plate: 14.8 x 20.3 cm (5 13/16 x 8 in.) ; sheet: 26.9 x 35.9 cm (10 9/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce 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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