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Marsh in Zeeland

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a low-angle view of a landscape with fields stretching into the distance. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition, blending with the sky. Some architectural structures can be seen along the horizon, including a dome and other silhouettes hinting at a town or cityscape. The brushstrokes are soft and washed, with a watercolor technique providing a loose texture. The color palette includes muted greens and browns for the foreground, while the background has soft grays and blues. In the foreground field, a figure stands, adding scale to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1900
Medium
watercolor and gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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