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John Browne

British, 1741 - 1801

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This image depicts a lush, wooded landscape from a slightly elevated viewpoint. Two oxen pull a wooden cart along a winding path through a dense forest of mature trees. The artwork uses detailed lines and cross-hatching to convey texture and depth of the scene. In the distance, the horizon shows a continuation of the forested landscape stretching into rolling hills. The sky is lightly clouded, contrasting with the intricate tree patterns below. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of grey and black. The dense arrangement of trees dominates the image, emphasizing the natural environment depicted. — John Browne, Landscape with Wagon, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.3.1

Landscape with Wagon

John Browne · etching · 1981.3.1