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Landing Place near Tintern Abbey

James Ward

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a riverside scene with a high horizon that includes green foliage, hills, and the sky. There is water in the foreground reflecting the surroundings, with a wooden jetty holding two boats, one with a person. Two figures and a horse are walking towards a white cottage with red chimneys and smoke rising. The painting uses smooth brushstrokes and a palette of earthy tones, greens, browns, and soft blues.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1802
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
5221 × 3066 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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