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Kung-kwa at On-na, Lew Chew

William Heine

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a building surrounded by greenery. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a wide perspective. The sky is lightly clouded with pastel colors. Two figures near us are engaged in activities. The brushwork is detailed, capturing leaves and architectural elements clearly. The color palette is dominated by greens and browns, complemented by subtle sky hues. A fence and more trees are visible in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1856
Medium
chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board
Dimensions
4000 × 2904 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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