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Sunset in an Oriental Landscape

Gabriel Hippolyte Lebas

National Gallery of Art

The painting shows a view of a lush landscape with a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, meeting a sunrise or sunset. Distant hills and the remains of an ancient structure are visible. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, depicting foliage and textures. The color scheme includes earth tones transitioning from greens and browns to yellows, oranges, and pinks in the sky. A path with two figures leads into the scene, surrounded by trees and ruins.

Artwork Details

Medium
watercolor, gouache, and gum arabic, with scraping and incising into wet paint, on cardboard
Dimensions
3380 × 4888 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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