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Houses on an Inlet

Attributed to Franz Edmund Weirotter

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting a scene by the water's edge. The horizon is low in the image, where the sky meets the water. Small boats are visible in the distance, and nearby, there are buildings, including a tower, and leafy trees. The etching uses fine lines for texture and shading, creating detail in the clouds, water, and structures. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black and white for depth and contrast, as is typical in etchings.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4708 × 3269 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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