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The Cathedral Door

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts towering cliffs curving with grandeur. The perspective is from a lower angle looking up at the rock formations, emphasizing their scale. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the dominating cliffs. The artwork appears to be a lithograph, showcasing detailed linework capturing the texture of the rock surfaces. The color palette is monochromatic with black and gray shades on a light background. There are rock formations and sparse vegetation in the foreground, a flowing cascade amidst steep cliffs, and trees in the distance near the top of the cliffs. The scene conveys natural majesty and the power of geological formations.

Artwork Details

Date
1912
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3303 × 4340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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