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The image shows a ground-level view of a narrow path lined with trees in a densely wooded area. The path leads towards a lighter area in the distance. The trees form a canopy overhead, partially blocking the sky. The scene has a sepia tone with muted browns and light shades. Earthy tones are prominent, creating a timeless and tranquil atmosphere. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the path.
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The image shows a ground-level view of a narrow path lined with trees in a densely wooded area. The path leads towards a lighter area in the distance. The trees form a canopy overhead, partially blocking the sky. The scene has a sepia tone with muted browns and light shades. Earthy tones are prominent, creating a timeless and tranquil atmosphere. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled patterns on the path.

National Gallery of Art · Photograph

Bas-Breau, Forest of Fontainebleau

Gustave Le Gray

Date
1852
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
image: 25.3 × 37.7 cm (9 15/16 × 14 13/16 in.) mount: 37.7 × 45.7 cm (14 13/16 × 18 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Accession number
2019.20.1
Credit line
Patrons’ Permanent Fund
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CPH
Original NGA record

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • France
  • salted paper print
  • Forest
  • landscape
Provenance

(sale, Bonhams, London, 2014); (Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 2014; NGA purchase, 2018.

NGA object ID 212092. 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.