The image depicts a dense forest of tall pine trees dominating the foreground. In the distance, there are majestic mountain peaks. The artwork appears to be an etching or engraving with intricate details of the forest and mountains captured in delicate lines. The color palette is a monochrome sepia tone, emphasizing the natural elements without color distractions.
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Une Sapinière

Alexandre Calame (Swiss, 1810 - 1864)

1845

Medium
etching on chine collé
Classification
Portfolio
Dimensions
plate: 21.2 x 27.3 cm (8 3/8 x 10 3/4 in.) ; sheet: 26 x 36 cm (10 1/4 x 14 3/16 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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