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Italian Buildings on a Hillside

Joseph-Marie Vien

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with buildings on the horizon among trees. Detailed foliage and rocky terrain are depicted in pencil strokes. The monochromatic palette uses varying shades of gray. The drawing uses simple lines and shading techniques to portray the scene without color, capturing the rustic setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1744/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4548 × 3502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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