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The Hill of the Alhambra, Granada

Samuel Colman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape scene with a large stone structure on a hill. The structure is made of stone and has multiple levels, towers, and walls. It is situated on a hill overlooking a town with many buildings, some with terracotta roofs. A dirt road with a stone bridge runs through the foreground, where people on horseback and on foot are visible. There are trees and bushes scattered throughout the scene. In the background, there are mountains under a blue sky with some clouds. The overall color palette is muted, with earth tones dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1865
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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