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Landscape with Figures

Jacques Charles Bar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view from an elevated position overlooking a landscape with lush surroundings. Trees obscure the horizon, creating a backdrop of dark foliage. Fine brushstrokes detail the foliage, stone structure, and ground. A pool of water reflects the scene, balancing the composition. Figures are depicted near a stone structure and water. In the distance, a pathway is bordered by trees, and a person walks away. The color palette is primarily monochrome, with soft tonal contrasts creating depth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1777/1795
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
8544 × 7302 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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