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St. Cloud

American 19th Century after John Frederick Kensett

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a river landscape with a gently curving river flowing through. A distant rolling hill is visible near the horizon, with a bridge spanning across the river. The brushstrokes are sketch-like, with fine pencil lines on tan paper. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of grey. Rocks line the riverbank, and a few figures with a horse are present. Structures and trees line the riverbanks, creating a calm countryside scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1843
Medium
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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