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A River and Cottage with White Paling

Thomas Shotter Boys

National Gallery of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a serene body of water in the foreground. In the center, there is a wooden bridge with figures walking over it. To the right, there is a rustic house surrounded by greenery and a white picket fence. The sky is filled with clouds ranging from light cream to dark gray. The color palette includes earthy tones, muted grays, and blues. Birds can be seen in the sky and near the water.

Artwork Details

Date
1833
Medium
watercolor over graphite with gouache and scratching out on wove paper
Dimensions
4639 × 3536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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