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Cliffs with a Waterfall at Tivoli

Claude Thiénon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a high vantage point view of a landscape with vertical cliffs, a building on the edge of one cliff, and rocky surfaces and vegetation. The pencil drawing includes detailed shading to create depth and texture, using fine lines and hatching for forms and textures. Near the base of the cliffs, there is a hint of water where a waterfall ends. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
8130 × 9043 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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