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North Windmill in the Creuse Valley

Paul-Ferdinand Gachet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a windmill viewed from a low angle against the sky. The horizon is low in the frame where the windmill meets the ground. On the left are a few buildings and tall trees. The painting style includes dark lines and crosshatching for texture in monochrome shades. The contrast between the dark and light areas creates a dramatic effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1874
Medium
etching with drypoint on tan wove paper
Dimensions
2165 × 3270 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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