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The Coast

Alfred Thompson Bricher

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a coastal landscape. The horizon is slightly above the middle of the composition, with a cliff formation extending into the water. The style is simplistic, with quick, confident brushstrokes and straight lines. The color palette is mainly black and beige. The water stretches towards the horizon, and the sky has subtle cloud formations.

Artwork Details

Date
1870-1900
Medium
pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
2594 × 1437 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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