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Antiquities of Dacca

George Chinnery

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a scene with delicate, sketch-like brushstrokes and lines. The perspective is slightly above eye level, focused on a large domed structure against the skyline. There is a hill hinting at the horizon with a rustic dwelling and animals in the foreground. The color palette consists of shades of brown ink, creating a monochromatic and antique feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1814/1827
Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3206 × 3464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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