The image is a monochromatic illustration viewed from a slightly elevated angle, focusing on a dense thicket of foliage forming a natural shelter. There is no clear horizon visible, as the scene centers around the protective cluster of leaves. The brushstrokes are detailed, with fine lines and cross-hatching used to convey texture and depth within the leaves and branches. A bird is perched in the middle of the composition, partially obscured by dark shadows from the foliage. The color palette is limited to shades of gray and black, creating a dramatic visual impact. Lighter shades in the…
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Un Abri (A Shelter)

Karl Bodmer (Swiss, 1809 - 1893)

1858

Medium
lithograph in black on chine collé
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet: 25.1 x 20 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) ; support: 43.5 x 29.9 cm (17 1/8 x 11 3/4 in.)
Culture
Swiss
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
René Huyghe Collection
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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