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View near Jessup's Landing

John Hill, after William Guy Wall

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a winding path leading into a wooded area. A large tree with green foliage stands nearby, with branches reaching towards the sky. In the background, there are hills and tree-covered slopes. The sky is blue with yellow tones near the horizon. The painting skillfully captures the textures of the natural elements and the afternoon light filtering through the setting. The color palette includes greens, earth tones, blues, and yellows. A river is visible, reflecting the sky's colors.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint
Dimensions
4982 × 3571 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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