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Shrewsbury River

John Hill Millspaugh

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a river flowing through it. In the foreground, there is a small boat on the water, and in the background, sailboats are docked near a strip of land. Tall trees with sparse foliage are on the right side, with a structure nestled among them near the water. The horizon is slightly above the center of the image, with a calm sky above it. The brushstrokes vary in texture, with fine strokes for the sky and water and more detailed strokes for the trees. The color palette is muted, with sepia and gray tones creating a peaceful atmosphere. Birds are scattered in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
etching
Dimensions
3737 × 2701 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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