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A Heath in Sussex

William Collins

National Gallery of Art

The image is a landscape painting with a distant viewpoint. The horizon is positioned about one-third down from the top of the image and features gently rolling hills with a slightly pointed peak. The painting exhibits a loose style, with soft and fluid brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and blending among the colors. The color palette is composed of soft, muted greens, browns, and blues. Closest to us, a cluster of trees with green and brown leaves stands out, adding texture and depth to the scene, while beyond them, fields and hills stretch towards the horizon. The sky is a light, airy blue with subtle hints of white.

Artwork Details

Date
1810/1815
Medium
watercolor over graphite with scratching out on wove paper
Dimensions
3355 × 3605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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