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A Bit on Marblehead Neck

James David Smillie

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coastal scene with a low horizon line, emphasizing the sky. In the background, there are cliffs meeting the ocean with small waves. In the foreground, sheep are grazing on rocky terrain. The artwork is created using fine lines to depict textures, with a monochromatic palette of brown shades creating contrast between landforms, animals, and the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1883
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
5581 × 2525 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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