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An Old Dam Near Montrose

James David Smillie

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a high horizon featuring rolling hills, trees, and a shallow river or stream in the foreground. The water reflects surrounding foliage with gentle ripples and varied light patches. The brushstrokes are varied and delicate, capturing the surface textures and dense vegetation. The color palette is muted with sepia tones. Natural elements like grasses and trees are loosely sketched, creating a tranquil atmosphere under a softly rendered sky with diffused clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1891
Medium
aquatint in black on chine collé
Dimensions
3318 × 4919 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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