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Shore of the Uruguay - Making a Sketch

George Catlin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene looking out across a body of water. The horizon is formed where the river meets dense foliage. The brushstrokes in the painting are smooth and slightly impressionistic. The color palette is dominated by varying shades of green, with dashes of earthy brown and pale blue-gray. A narrow wooden boat with two figures is positioned on the calm river. The riverbank is rich with vegetation, extending into the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1854/1869
Medium
oil on card mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
10958 × 8554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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