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Lake George

Richard William Hubbard

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white drawing of a serene landscape. The viewer's perspective is framed by arching trees, with a low horizon showing distant mountains or hills against a shaded sky. Two small figures stand on a rocky outcrop overlooking a calm body of water. The drawing features delicate and detailed brushstrokes capturing textures and details of the scene. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of grey to depict depth and atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1850/1869
Medium
graphite touched with white (chalk?) on green wovepaper
Dimensions
3635 × 4194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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