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Landscape with a Castle and Bridge

William Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image is a landscape painting featuring a stone bridge crossing a shallow stream. The horizon is at the midpoint with the bridge, creating balance. The bridge arches over the water with expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is earthy with shades of brown, gray, green, and beige. On the left, there are rocky formations. In the distance, two small figures and a horse are near the bridge. The sky is depicted in soft washes of pale yellow and light gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
watercolor (with gum arabic coating) over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4038 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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