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Hospice des Viellards, Gand

Thomas Shotter Boys

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a painting of a grand, gothic-style building viewed from a slightly low angle. The building features tall, arched windows and detailed stonework, with a gable roof. The lower portion of the scene includes greenery and textures suggesting grass or shrubbery. The artist uses soft brushstrokes, noticeable in the sky and shading on the building. The color palette includes earthy tones on the building, contrasting with the blue of the windows and sky. A figure in a brown robe walks along a path nearby, and in the distance, two cypress trees are visible against a lighter background.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3310 × 5259 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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