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Waterfalls in a Mountain Forest

Johann Georg von Dillis

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed view of a rocky landscape, with trees and foliage obscuring the horizon. The painting showcases a watercolor technique, blending colors to depict textures in the rocks and trees. The color palette consists mainly of earth tones, with hints of teal and orange providing highlights. The trees and leaves are intricately rendered, contributing to the overall complexity of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1797
Medium
watercolor with pen and gray ink over graphite on two joined sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
4922 × 5671 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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