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Mount Cairo from across the Melfa River

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a horizon in the middle. There are hills or plains with trees, a mountain in the background, and a water body in the foreground with reflections. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette with delicate and fluid brushstrokes capturing the essence of the landscape. In the distance, two small figures on horseback are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1765/1766
Medium
brush and gray wash on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
5004 × 3396 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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