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Old and New Mills, Valenciennes

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The artwork depicts a landscape with a windmill on the left side and an industrial complex emitting smoke on the right. The windmill is detailed with wooden textures and angular sails, while the background shows low-lying structures and smoke stacks. The color scheme is black and gray, creating a subdued atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3067 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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