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River Landscape with Ruins

William Gilpin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a river flowing across it. The horizon line is in the middle, with distant hills and a few structures aligning with it. Large trees are on the left side with textured brushstrokes. Soft, flowing strokes are used with a monochromatic grey color palette. In the distance, there is a hazy background with subtle tones creating a sense of depth and tranquility.

Artwork Details

Date
1770s
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
5115 × 3297 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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