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Road to the White City, No.II

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a rugged, mountainous landscape. The horizon is not distinctly visible, with focus on the towering rock formations and valleys. The brushstrokes are reminiscent of pointillism, creating intricate textures and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying shades of black and off-white to create contrast and depth. In the distance, the landscape rises and falls with the natural forms of the rocks.

Artwork Details

Date
1912
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3326 × 4304 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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