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Approaching Morestal

François-Auguste Ravier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape with trees, structures, and a winding path. The horizon is high, featuring faint outlines of mountains, rooftops, and a delicate spire. The artwork uses delicate brushstrokes and soft lines with a muted color palette of grays, browns, and hints of blue. The terrain and trees in the foreground have a rough texture, contrasting with the misty elements in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1845
Medium
black chalk over graphite with gray and brown wash and blue watercolor on pale blue paper, laid down on old mount
Dimensions
4406 × 3519 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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