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West Point from Storm King

Attributed to John William Casilear

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape sketched from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, featuring distant hills and mountains. Close-up, there are undulating terrains with light pencil lines marking contours. The pencil strokes are delicate and minimalistic, capturing natural forms. The color palette is limited to shades of gray, focusing on form and structure.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite on light green wove paper
Dimensions
5168 × 3542 px
Public Domain
Yes
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