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Woodland River with a Boat

Agostino Carracci

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a serene landscape with a small boat on the water. The viewpoint is at eye level, providing a balanced view of the environment. The horizon is subtly suggested above the central area, where water and vegetation recede into the distance. The drawing style features delicate lines creating textures for foliage and water ripples, typical of pen and ink work. The color palette is mainly warm sepia tones, giving an aged appearance. Trees and shrubs in the foreground are intricately detailed, with a small boat carrying figures on the water. In the background, more vegetation is subtly drawn, suggesting depth and continuity of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1590
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4983 × 3293 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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