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River Landscape

Claude Lorrain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a horizon in the upper third, marked by mountains. In the distance, a bridge crosses a body of water. Loose brushstrokes convey a spontaneous feel. Earthy tones dominate the color palette, giving an antique quality. A tree trunk and two figures are also present in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1635/1638
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash and black and red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
4648 × 3310 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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