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Seascape and Landscape

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image features two pencil sketches on a single sheet. The top sketch shows a tranquil water view with a small boat on the left and trees in the background. The lower sketch, enclosed in an oval, depicts a pastoral landscape with a path, a house emitting smoke, and tall trees. Both sketches use soft pencil strokes to create a grayscale color palette, emphasizing form and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1859
Medium
charcoal and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
2807 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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