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Landscape by the Shore with Road in Foreground

James Bulwer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a tranquil body of water. Hills and a distant townscape are visible along the horizon, with some boats and cows grazing on the hilly terrain leading down to the water. The painting features delicate and fluid watercolor brushstrokes capturing the textures of the sky and land in soft blue, beige, and green hues. Large, diffuse clouds float in the sky, casting shadows over the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
watercolor and graphite
Dimensions
5282 × 2875 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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