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View from Little Sewell Mountain, No. 1

after Edward Beyer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape from an elevated viewpoint on Little Sewell Mountain in Fayette County, Virginia. The foreground features tree stumps, short trees, fields, and a white structure surrounded by trees. Rolling hills extend into the distance, blending into lighter hues towards the horizon. The sky is depicted with gentle blue-grey tones and light clouds. The color palette consists of earthy tones like ochre, deep greens, and muted blues. Brushstrokes provide detail to the foliage and terrain, while the sky is portrayed with smoother gradations.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
12343 × 8852 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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