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Woodland Village with a Woman on a Footbridge

Smith of Chichester, John and George

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with a rural area. The view is from a slightly elevated point, showing a broad vista. The horizon is framed by a sky with clouds and birds in flight. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing textures of trees and buildings. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of sepia or grey. There is a bridge with two figures in the foreground, leading to cottages with thatched roofs and trees. In the background, the landscape extends outward.

Artwork Details

Date
1757
Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
9684 × 6573 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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