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Mount Tabor from the Plain of Esdraelon

David Roberts

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a large mountain in the background and a group of people in the foreground. The mountain is large and conical, with a flat top, and appears to be made of stone or rock. It is centered in the background, with a few smaller hills on either side. The sky above the mountain is cloudy and gray. In the foreground, there is a group of people standing on a dirt path, dressed in traditional clothing, including long robes and head coverings. Some of the people are wearing turbans or other types of headwear. The group appears to be gathered around a rolled-up rug or mat. To the right of the group, there are several people on horseback. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a scene from the Middle East or North Africa. The image is rendered in muted colors, with shades of brown, gray, and beige dominating the scene. The style of the image suggests it was created in the 19th century. The title of the image is "Mount Tabor from the Plain of Esdraelon" and the artist is David Roberts.

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1250 × 893 px
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