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A Sunlit Landscape with Hilltop Houses

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral landscape from an elevated viewpoint. Trees partially obscure misty hills in the distance. In the foreground, there is a dirt path winding up a hill with grazing farm animals. A rustic building and resting livestock are visible, with two figures on a path leading to a prominent structure. The color palette is primarily gray, with delicate brushstrokes creating detailed depictions of architecture and natural elements. The sky has soft clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1782
Medium
brush and black ink with gray and gray-brown washes over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
5343 × 3731 px
Public Domain
Yes
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