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The Dalles of St. Louis

Alfred R. Waud

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a flowing river cutting through a misty forest. The perspective is slightly elevated, with loose and gestural brushstrokes capturing the movement of the water and textures of the trees. The color palette is muted and earthy, featuring shades of gray, brown, white, and black. The foreground has a rocky riverbank with leafless trees, while dense tree formations in the misty background are softly diffused.

Artwork Details

Medium
graphite (stumping in areas) and pen and black ink heightened with white
Dimensions
4517 × 3617 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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