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Croix de Moulin-les-Planches

Richard Parkes Bonington

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stone cross in the foreground, surrounded by buildings and trees. People are gathered around the base of the cross. The buildings are rustic with stone and wooden elements, with smoke rising from one structure. The artwork features fine brushstrokes, creating a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic, using grayscale shades. Trees and distant structures can be seen in the background, with a lightly clouded sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1827
Medium
lithograph on chine colle paper
Dimensions
3527 × 4173 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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