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Village Steeple at the Seaside

Anthonie Waterloo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a village scene depicted through an etching technique. In the center is a tall church spire surrounded by rustic buildings. The horizon is low in the composition, with rooftops and a path leading to the buildings. Detailed clouds fill the sky. Figures are near a wall and a dock-like structure extending towards a waterway with boats. The artwork has a monochrome palette with variations in line density to create depth and form.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4694 × 3048 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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