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Landscape with a Fountain

attributed to Benjamin Franklin Bache

National Gallery of Art

The image features a rustic landscape with a horizon bordered by trees and an ancient bridge. A figure stands on one of the bridge's structures. On the right side, there is an ornate stone fountain with intricate carvings and a classical urn on top, set on a rocky hill. The sketch is detailed with fine pencil strokes depicting stone and foliage textures. The color scheme is monochromatic in various shades of gray, emphasizing line work and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1782
Medium
graphite with pen and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
2413 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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