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Valley with River and Mountains

William Sidney Mount

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape with mountain ranges stretching across the horizon. The drawing is done in a simple pencil sketch style with light strokes. The color palette is monochromatic, using natural tones. In the foreground, there are small structures, trees, and fields. In the distance, a body of water can be seen with tiny boats.

Artwork Details

Date
1843
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3351 px
Public Domain
Yes
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