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Valley of Desolation

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with a narrow river winding from the foreground to barren mountains and rock formations at the horizon. Stark trees are scattered throughout the scene, with rough and expressive brushwork conveying texture and movement. A monochromatic color palette of black, white, and gray enhances the dramatic visual impact of the natural environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4847 × 3103 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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