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Jersey Hills

George Overbury (Pop) Hart

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an aerial view of a small village or group of buildings. The horizon line is positioned in the upper third of the image, with a hill or mountain range along it and several structures below. The brushstrokes are soft, creating an impressionistic effect. The color palette includes muted browns, beiges, grays, and hints of green and blue. There is a tree and a shadowy figure in the foreground, with rooftops and pathways suggesting a settlement. In the distance, the light highlights the terrain, indicating it might be late afternoon or early evening.

Artwork Details

Date
1923
Medium
color drypoint with sandpaper
Dimensions
4258 × 2555 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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