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Figures in a Landscape [verso]

Thomas Barker

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is high in the image, with structures and trees faintly sketched along it. The brushwork is loose and fluid, in what seems to be ink, creating quick, gestural strokes. The sketch suggests detail without emphasizing it. The color palette is mainly shades of brown ink on a cream background. Lines indicate figures, a cart or structure nearby, and the terrain and structures in the distance. The sky is filled with swirling lines implying cloud formations.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4984 × 2975 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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