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Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks

William James Bennett after George Cooke

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape from an elevated viewpoint overlooking a rolling terrain descending to a river. There are buildings in the urban area on the horizon, lush greenery and people sitting on the grass to the right, and grazing animals to the left. A river winds through the scene, with a mix of cityscape, trees, and water in the distance. The artwork features detailed brushwork and a vibrant yet harmonious color palette.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1834
Medium
hand-colored aquatint
Dimensions
5231 × 4056 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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