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River Bank with Cattle

Constant Troyon

National Gallery of Art

The image is a ground-level sketch of a pastoral scene. The horizon is in the upper third with minimal details. A small body of water is bordered by grass, and cows are seen grazing on the left. The sketch is fluid and unfinished with visible pencil lines, focusing more on form. The color palette is primarily gray on textured paper, emphasizing lines and forms.

Artwork Details

Date
probably after 1850
Medium
black and white chalk on blue wove paper
Dimensions
5306 × 2046 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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