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A View in Italy with Mountains in the Distance

Richard Wilson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a low horizon, including buildings with a prominent tower against the sky. Figures are near large trees on the left, with land gently sloping towards the buildings. In the background, there are softly rendered mountains and a sky with pale clouds. The color palette is subdued with grays and earthy browns. The artwork uses soft brushstrokes and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1754
Medium
chalk and stumping, heightened with white gouache on buff paper
Dimensions
14977 × 9870 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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