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Larici from the Convent of the Galoro

Thomas Jones

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a town in the center-right. The horizon appears high on the left with land meeting water. The sky contains gentle cumulus clouds. Fine brushstrokes detail the architecture and natural scenery. Foliage is depicted close by, leading to the town with domes and towers. The color palette includes blues, grays, and muted earth tones, suggesting early morning or late afternoon light.

Artwork Details

Date
1777
Medium
watercolor over graphite touched with gum arabic on laid paper
Dimensions
5070 × 3352 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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