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Mill Hill

William Sidney Mount

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a river. The riverbank in the foreground on the right side has a tree with bare branches. A boat with a single figure is on the left side. On the bank on the left side are bushes and trees. A line of trees crosses the center of the image. A building is on the left side behind the trees. A covered structure and a small boat are centered on the river. The sky is blank with minimal detail. The sketch is titled "Mill Hill" and is by artist William Sidney Mount.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
Graphite on light buff-colored wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 379 px
Public Domain
Yes
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