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View from the Peak of Otter, No. 2

Woldemar Rau, after Edward Beyer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a high vantage point overlooking a landscape of rolling hills and valleys. On the right, there are large rock formations with people nearby. In the distance, there are mountains silhouetted against a pale sky. The artwork features delicate brushstrokes creating a soft, illustrative quality. The color palette includes earth tones with variations of browns, beige, and light greens in the hills and valleys. The sky is primarily soft gray, transitioning into lighter hues.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
12101 × 8801 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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