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Mission Santa Barbara, Looking South

Henry Chapman Ford

National Gallery of Art

The image features a large building with a domed tower on the right side. The horizon shows hills, trees, and the sky. The brushstrokes give detailed texture to the scene, with a focus on the landscape and architecture. The color palette is sepia-toned. A tree, fence, smaller buildings, and a figure on a path add depth and perspective to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3209 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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