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Landscape with a Distant Mountain Range

John Gendall

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective with gently rolling terrain. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky above. Light hues suggest distant mountains or hills, and faint silhouettes of structures are visible. The brushstrokes are loose and airy, resembling watercolor. The color palette includes soft pastel tones such as pale yellows, light blues, and gentle earth tones. Darker tones represent shadowy areas closer to the viewer, while lighter colors create depth in the distance.

Artwork Details

Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4760 × 3144 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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