The image displays various types of vegetation, primarily broad-leafed plants, with intricate details. The color palette is monochromatic, ranging from black to light gray. Large leaves are in the foreground, with tall flowering stalks and vines to the left. In the background, there are grassy textures and smaller shrubs.

Study of a Burdock

1840

Medium: etching with drypoint and roulette on chine collé
Classification: Portfolio
Period: 1826 to 1850
Image size: 4502 × 3321px

Description

The image displays various types of vegetation, primarily broad-leafed plants, with intricate details. The color palette is monochromatic, ranging from black to light gray. Large leaves are in the foreground, with tall flowering stalks and vines to the left. In the background, there are grassy textures and smaller shrubs.

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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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