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Millet, Daubigny y Barbizon, 1850

The image shows a landscape from an elevated view, revealing a pastoral scene. The horizon is placed in the upper third of the composition, meeting rolling hills that fade into the distance. Above the horizon, the sun is partially obscured by fine lines, suggesting rays of light. The technique uses cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. Closest to us, sparse vegetation and a figure with animals, likely sheep, are visible. In the distance, a line of trees stretches across the scene, aligned with the land's slope. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray, enhancing the etched aesthetic of the artwork.
Artista
Millet, Daubigny y Barbizon
Fecha
1850
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Aguafuerte
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows a landscape from an elevated view, revealing a pastoral scene. The horizon is placed in the upper third of the composition, meeting rolling hills that fade into the distance. Above the horizon, the sun is partially obscured by fine lines, suggesting rays of light. The technique uses cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. Closest to us, sparse vegetation and a figure with animals, likely sheep, are visible. In the distance, a line of trees stretches across the scene, aligned with the land's slope. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of gray, enhancing the etched aesthetic of the artwork.

Millet, Daubigny y Barbizon