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At Catskill, Greene County, New York

B. F. Edmonds

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a distant horizon under a sky painted in soft tones of beige and grey. Smooth brushstrokes create transitions between elements. In the foreground, a man stands next to a child on rocky terrain, flanked by trees with autumnal leaves. A clearing leads to a line of trees in the background, blending into misty surroundings. The color palette is earthy and muted, with browns, greens, and grey-blues.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
watercolor and gouache with pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper mounted to wove paper
Dimensions
3435 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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