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A Village Hut in India [recto]

George Chinnery

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a line drawing showing a thatched-roof structure at an angle. In the background, two figures are near another structure to the left. The scene includes goats near a round basket. The drawing features delicate and fluid line work with varying thickness for texture. The color palette is monochrome, ranging from sepia to dark black. The composition focuses on ground level structures and activities, with vegetation in the background. The simplicity of materials adds to the rustic charm of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1814/1824
Medium
pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5056 × 3390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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