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Lake Houses

Worthington Whittredge

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a waterside scene from a direct point of view. The horizon shows softly outlined hills or mountains. In the middle ground, there are lines representing a water body, a building, boats, and trees. The color palette is mainly shades of gray due to the pencil sketch technique, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
charcoal on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2630 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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