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Aldenham Church, Hertfordshire

Henry Monro

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a churchyard, showcasing a stone building with a slanted roof leading to a square tower extending upwards. The horizon is partially obstructed by the structure and trees. Some gothic-style windows are visible on the building. There are gravestones scattered nearby. The brushstrokes provide texture to the stone walls and foliage. The color palette is subdued with shades of gray and sepia. In the distance to the right, a figure walks with a dog along a path.

Artwork Details

Date
1812
Medium
pen and brown ink with black chalk and white heightening on blue wove paper
Dimensions
4583 × 3489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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