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A Town on a Hilltop (Sanctuary of Lampedusa)

Edward Lear

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with mountains in the background. The brushstrokes are loose and capture the details of the trees and the building on the mountainside. The color palette is monochromatic, ranging from light gray to deep charcoal. A small figure is visible on a path.

Artwork Details

Date
1884/1885
Medium
gray wash with touches of pen and black ink on card
Dimensions
4583 × 3052 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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