Sketchbook, The Dells, N° 127, page 078 & 79: Landscape with Houses

The image shows a sketchbook spread with a pencil drawing of a landscape. The drawing on both pages depicts a landscape with a tree in the foreground on the left side and to the right a dark fence-like object; behind the tree are some buildings. The drawing is rendered in black pencil on off-white paper. The buildings have simple rectangular shapes with triangular roofs. The tree trunk and branches are drawn in varying thicknesses of line. In the background, there are more buildings and a horizon line. The pages are yellowed and have a rough texture. The right page number 79 is visible in the bottom-right corner. The drawing style is loose and expressive, with many quick lines and scribbles. The overall effect is one of a quick sketch or study. The image conveys a sense of a rural or countryside setting. The drawing fills both pages of the book which are attached down the middle. The background behind the book is dark grey.

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Dimensions: 1176 × 893 px
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Sketchbook, The Dells, N° 127, page 078 & 79: Landscape with Houses

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