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View from the Viaduct of Point du Jour

Maxime Lalanne

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting an urban landscape with industrial structures situated beside a river. The composition shows detailed architecture, rolling hills, and a variety of activities. The color palette consists of warm sepia tones, creating depth and texture. Figures, trees, and buildings are intricately depicted in the foreground, leading to a backdrop of hills and a smoking chimney on the horizon.

Artwork Details

Date
1870/1871
Medium
etching on Japanese paper
Dimensions
8360 × 3802 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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