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River Landscape

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape featuring a distant ridge of hills, with faint outlines of a structure along the horizon. The sky is characterized by dense clusters of clouds. The vegetation and trees are intricately detailed, with earthy tones dominating the color palette. Depth is conveyed through the layering of trees and diminishing detail in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1544
Medium
pen and black ink with white heightening on red-brown prepared paper
Dimensions
4972 × 3222 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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