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The Mill

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a pencil sketch depicting a building partially hidden by trees and foliage. The viewpoint appears slightly elevated. The building is central in the composition, with visible windows and structural details. The sketch features loose pencil strokes, creating a soft depiction of the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray against off-white paper, creating contrast between light and shadow. Background trees and foliage are suggested with light pencil marks.

Artwork Details

Date
1889/1892
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
5348 × 3424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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