The image shows a serene river landscape from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is near the upper third of the painting with a dense strip of forest lining the riverbanks in the distance. Two animals are scavenging for food on a sandy bank to the right, and to the left, near us, a small canoe with two figures is quietly paddling. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, capturing the lush foliage and gentle ripples on the water. The color palette is natural with rich greens of the vegetation contrasting with soft blues and earthy tones of the river and sky.

Pont de Palmiers and Tiger Shooting

1854/1869

Medium: oil on card mounted on paperboard
Classification: Painting
Period: 1851 to 1875
Image size: 11023 × 8706px

Description

The image shows a serene river landscape from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is near the upper third of the painting with a dense strip of forest lining the riverbanks in the distance. Two animals are scavenging for food on a sandy bank to the right, and to the left, near us, a small canoe with two figures is quietly paddling. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, capturing the lush foliage and gentle ripples on the water. The color palette is natural with rich greens of the vegetation contrasting with soft blues and earthy tones of the river and sky.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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