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Two Children Seated near Overgrown Ruins

Johann Georg Wille

National Gallery of Art

A landscape view from a slightly elevated point overlooking a rugged terrain. Dark clouds dominate the sky. Rocks and shrubbery are dispersed throughout the scene. Two figures are seated on the right. The brushstrokes are soft yet defined, with lines and shading creating depth and texture. The color palette consists of warm sepia tones. A pathway curves through the scene leading towards hills in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1758
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
4031 × 2760 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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