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Dancing Town (The Top of the World)

George Bellows

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a lone figure on a rocky outcrop, looking out over a vast landscape. The figure is on rugged terrain, with clouds or mist nearby. The horizon is high in the composition, with hills and mountains in the distance. Dynamic brushstrokes are used in the land and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, gray, and white tones for contrast and atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1922
Medium
black chalk, pen and brush and black ink, and pen and white ink with scratching out over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2640 × 3227 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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