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Hillside with Houses and Figures

Worthington Whittredge

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch of a landscape from an elevated point. Buildings are on the right, with people on a curved path. Trees, hills, and a descending hillside are visible. The sketch uses light pencil strokes to depict soft textures and shading. It has a grayscale palette and varying textures. Stonework and vegetation are detailed, blending into a gently sketched horizon. Farther back, trees and hills are outlined with soft strokes, conveying a calm landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1854-1859
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2727 px
Public Domain
Yes
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