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The image shows a sparse drawing of a landscape. A tree with elongated branches is on the left side, with a twist in its trunk. Near the horizon, there are several sailing boats on calm water. The composition suggests a vast openness and distance. The sketching is subtle and precise, focusing on gentle contouring and minimal detail. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by a muted brown tone. The overall impact is serene and understated, inviting the viewer to focus on the hints of narrative within the scene.
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The image shows a sparse drawing of a landscape. A tree with elongated branches is on the left side, with a twist in its trunk. Near the horizon, there are several sailing boats on calm water. The composition suggests a vast openness and distance. The sketching is subtle and precise, focusing on gentle contouring and minimal detail. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by a muted brown tone. The overall impact is serene and understated, inviting the viewer to focus on the hints of narrative within the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arbres et Bateaux (Trees and Boats)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 6.9 x 23.1 cm (2 11/16 x 9 1/8 in.) sheet: 21.5 x 31.2 cm (8 7/16 x 12 5/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2006.68.1
Credit line
Gift of Daniel Bell and Pearl K. Bell
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Tree
  • Water
  • Boat
  • Figures
Provenance

Professor Daniel Bell and Pearl Bell, Cambridge, MA; gift to NGA, 2006.

Inscription

lower left, in grahphite: 178

NGA object ID 135583. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.