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Banks of the Meuse

Maxime Lalanne, after Jan van Goyen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a calm waterway with a small group of figures in a boat. In the background, there is a village with a church steeple and sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing texture in the sky and water. The image is monochromatic, with shades of black and white creating contrast and depth. Large clouds fill the sky, and reflections shimmer in the water below.

Artwork Details

Date
1873
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5163 × 3880 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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