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Sandstorm in the Desert Overtaking a Caravan

Johann Zoffany

National Gallery of Art

This line drawing shows several figures with animals in a dynamic setting. The figures and animals are sketched with fluid, expressive lines, and the background is filled with swirling lines, contributing to the lively atmosphere of the scene. The style is loose and impressionistic.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1783/1789
Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
4994 × 3022 px
Public Domain
Yes
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