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Petra, Lower End of the Valley, Viewing the Acropolis

David Roberts

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a desert valley with a large rock formation on the left side and another on the right side. A valley with structures in the distance stretches across the center. In the foreground, three people wearing robes and head coverings are seated on the ground near a small body of water. The structures in the valley are built into the side of a large rock formation and appear to be made of stone. The rock formations are light brown with darker shading. The sky above is light brown with some clouds. The people are dressed in earth-toned clothing. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and tan dominating the scene.

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1263 × 808 px
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