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This is an image of a fantastical forest scene. The central focus is a large, gnarled tree surrounded by dense foliage that creates a lush environment. Two statuesque figures are present near the tree, one seated and the other standing while playing a musical instrument. The scene features intricate details of natural elements such as leaves and branches, with a partially cloudy sky in the background. The image is meticulously composed with a variety of textures, bringing the mystical environment to life.
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This is an image of a fantastical forest scene. The central focus is a large, gnarled tree surrounded by dense foliage that creates a lush environment. Two statuesque figures are present near the tree, one seated and the other standing while playing a musical instrument. The scene features intricate details of natural elements such as leaves and branches, with a partially cloudy sky in the background. The image is meticulously composed with a variety of textures, bringing the mystical environment to life.

National Gallery of Art · Print

An Offering to Pan

Carl Wilhelm Kolbe

Date
c. 1810
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 42.3 x 53.2 cm (16 5/8 x 20 15/16 in.) sheet: 45.5 x 56.3 cm (17 15/16 x 22 3/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2012.92.331
Credit line
Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Neue Sammlung Radirter Blätter, Lieferungen 1/2

Subjects and terms

  • figure
  • plant
  • Tree
  • Musical instrument
  • Nature
Provenance

(Paul McCarron Fine Prints and Drawings, New York); Ruth Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased August 24, 1989; Gift to NGA, 2012.

Inscription

below image, at bottom left: C. W. Kolbe f.

NGA object ID 153726. 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.