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Scene in the Campagna

Joseph Mallord William Turner

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with natural and architectural elements. The horizon line divides the composition, with distant hills and an ancient temple-like structure visible. Trees are depicted on the left and right, with one tree dominating the right side. In the middle, a figure is depicted working on the ground, while others walk near arches. The scene features a range of light and dark tones with a sepia color palette, creating a serene quality.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1812
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4648 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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