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Albury

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with a water body, trees, hills, and a church spire labeled "bey Alburye in Surrey." The scene is etched in fine lines with detailed textures of trees and water, where swans are seen. The monochromatic palette uses black ink on light paper. Clouds and sky are shown with parallel lines for shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1645
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4979 × 2855 px
Public Domain
Yes
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