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Saint Vincent's Rocks and the Avon Gorge

Francis Danby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a serene body of water with a landscape in the distance. The horizon is low, allowing for a view of the sky blending into the landscape. Two sailing boats and a rowboat with a person in blue are on the water. On the right, there are tall cliffs depicted with textured brushstrokes. The color palette is soft with earthy tones and patches of blue. Figures are walking along the shoreline.

Artwork Details

Date
1815/1818
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4572 × 2980 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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