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A Landscape with a River

French 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a slightly elevated vantage point. A tall tree is depicted on the left side with soft brushstrokes for its branches and foliage. Adjacent to the tree, a building's steeple is visible. In the middle of the composition, a bridge spans the scene, connecting the land on the left to a distance bank of trees. The strokes give a sketch-like quality to the scene, capturing it with fluidity and softness. The color palette is predominantly charcoal gray, black, and natural paper tone. Two figures walk on a path close to the viewer, with a river and vague structures in the background. Distant structures or homes are faintly outlined, creating depth in the landscape.

Artwork Details

Medium
charcoal with stumping on laid paper
Dimensions
4386 × 3463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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