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Panoramic View across a Terraced Park

Louis Gabriel Moreau the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. In the foreground, there is a terrace with small figures moving about. In the background, there are mountains under a pale blue sky with clouds. The painting style is realistic with clear details. The color palette includes muted tones of green, blue, and earth colors. Trees and greenery dot the land in the distance. Statues flank the terrace, adding grandeur to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1780/1790
Medium
gouache and watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4947 × 3330 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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