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Landscape with Figures

Follower of Guercino

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with the horizon placed in the lower third. In the background, mountains are depicted with detailed lines, and a structure or small castle is seen to the left near an arched bridge over a stream or path. In the foreground, there are figures interacting on a patch of land. Trees are scattered around, with one tree having arched branches. The color palette is sepia and brown, giving a historical appearance, resembling pen and ink wash techniques. The sky occupies a large portion of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper mounted on laid paper
Dimensions
5922 × 4028 px
Public Domain
Yes
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