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The view is from a slightly elevated position, looking across a landscape with a body of water. The horizon is relatively high in the image, drawing the eye to a cluster of trees. The brushstrokes, or etching lines, are intricately detailed, with a precise hand evident in the depiction of tree foliage and reflections on the water. The color palette consists of soft sepia tones. Closest to us, a gentle slope leads down to the water, and trees frame the scene. The background reveals more trees and a sky, enhancing the depth of the composition.

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Landscape with a Bending Tree

Jan Hackaert (Dutch, probably 1628 - probably 1699)

Medium: etching
Classification: Print
Culture: Dutch
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: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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