Les Faisans

Karl Bodmer

Associated Names
Karl Bodmer

Artist, Swiss, 1809 - 1893

The image shows a view of a natural landscape with a focus on a woodland scene. A tree is central, surrounded by other trees. The sky meets the tree line in the background. Birds fly in the right portion of the sky. The image features detailed line work typical of etching, with varying intensities of fine lines for shadows and textures. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing black and sepia tones to create contrast. Pheasants are seen on a fallen tree branch in the foreground. They highlight the wildlife in the scene.

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Q65573372

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