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Roman Landscape

Elihu Vedder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape sketch with an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the composition, dividing the sky from the land. The landscape includes hills, mountains, a river or stream, foliage, and trees. The sketch is created with loose brushstrokes using pencil and pastel. Earthy tones, grays, and white chalk are used for a subdued color palette. A road or path winds through the center, enhancing depth in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1900
Medium
colored chalks on green wove paper
Dimensions
5471 × 2819 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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