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A Mountainous Landscape

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a river, a figure on horseback, cattle, distant hills, and mountains. The brushstrokes are soft, with delicate shading indicating trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of gray and sepia. The sky is lightly clouded, portraying a calm rural scene.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4816 × 3366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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