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A Rustic House in the Grand Rue at Sceaux-Les-Chartreux

Johann Georg Wille

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rustic building viewed from the ground level. The building dominates the scene, with no visible horizon. The building has rough stone walls and thatched roofs depicted in fine brushstrokes. The sepia tones create a warm, earthy color palette. Close to the right, there is a seated figure, likely an elderly woman. Next to her is a barrel and a bundle of sticks or logs against the wall. The image portrays everyday simplicity and country life.

Artwork Details

Date
1766
Medium
brown chalk and brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
4582 × 3366 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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