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An Abbey by a Wooded Lake at Twilight

Paul Huet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a serene body of water with an urban landscape in the distance. The skyline features tall, slender silhouettes of structures, and the horizon is not clearly visible. The brushstrokes are soft and blend smoothly. The color palette includes deep blues, rusts, browns, and pastel tones of blue and peach. Darkened trees frame the scene, highlighting the contrast between shadowed areas and distant structures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1831
Medium
pastel on blue wove paper
Dimensions
5380 × 3429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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