Small Dunes 

Algernon Talmage's "Small Dunes" is a landscape painting characterized by its muted color palette and focus on the natural world. Dominated by a vast, open sky with wispy clouds, the painting features a distant horizon where rolling hills meet the sky. The foreground features a cluster of trees and grasses, suggesting a serene and secluded setting. Talmage was a prominent artist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his plein air landscapes, often capturing the beauty of the American West. The artist's subtle brushstrokes and atmospheric perspective contribute to the painting's sense of tranquility.