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River Landscape

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of a natural landscape. The scene includes trees and a gently sloping hill. A path curves into the image surrounded by trees. The trees are detailed with light brushwork. In the background, distant trees are visible at the horizon. The drawing is monochromatic in sepia tones, using varied line thickness and cross-hatching for texture.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
5216 × 2933 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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