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A River Glimpse

Thomas Doughty

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a river and a mountain range in the background. A large tree with sprawling branches and green leaves dominates the left side. In the foreground, a dirt path leads to a clearing with a body of water, possibly a river or lake, surrounded by trees and bushes. A figure in red clothing stands on the left side of the path. The sky above is cloudy, with shades of blue, white, and gray. The mountains in the distance are hazy and brown. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones. The title of the painting is "A River Glimpse" by Thomas Doughty.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1843–50
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
521 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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