The image shows a low-angle view of a wooded area with dense foliage. The horizon is partially visible through the trees in the distance. The artwork features intricate and detailed lines, resembling an etching technique, depicting the textures of trees and leaves. The color palette consists of sepia and black tones. Large trees with wide trunks and branches are close to the viewer, casting shadows on the ground. Further back, the forest continues with a hint of openness, suggesting a clearing or less dense area.
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The image shows a low-angle view of a wooded area with dense foliage. The horizon is partially visible through the trees in the distance. The artwork features intricate and detailed lines, resembling an etching technique, depicting the textures of trees and leaves. The color palette consists of sepia and black tones. Large trees with wide trunks and branches are close to the viewer, casting shadows on the ground. Further back, the forest continues with a hint of openness, suggesting a clearing or less dense area.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A By-Road in Tipperary

Francis Seymour Haden

Date
1860
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
sheet: 23.2 × 32.6 cm (9 1/8 × 12 13/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.4751
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1851 to 1875
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Tree
  • Forest
  • Road

NGA object ID 7668. 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.