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Landscape

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch landscape drawn from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is visible across the upper third of the composition. The landscape features outlines of trees and structures in the distance. The sketch uses light pencil strokes, creating a minimalistic and ethereal quality. Near the viewer are loosely drawn bushes and vegetation. The color palette is monochromatic with soft grey tones on off-white paper.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4946 × 2972 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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