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An Old Water Mill

Cornelis Willaerts

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rustic watermill depicted with delicate ink lines and light washes of color. The architecture is the main focus, with sloping rooflines leading upward towards the top right of the image. A slightly elevated perspective provides a view inside the mill's structure. Soft browns, beiges, and hints of blue create a subdued color palette. The brushstrokes have a sketch-like quality, detailing the stone walls and wooden beams. Faint outlines of trees in the distance add depth to the drawing. Overall, the image depicts a detailed portrayal of the historical mill structure.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown and black ink with gray and brown wash and blue and green chalk over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4385 × 3461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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