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Lago Maggiore

Gaspar van Wittel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a town across a body of water, including architectural outlines and mountains in the background. The drawing uses precise lines to depict the scene, with a limited color palette of natural tones and muted sepia ink. Figures in boats and a person standing near the water are also depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1700
Medium
brown ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4860 × 3444 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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