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Moonlit Landscape with a River and Castle

Simon Mathurin Lantara

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape view with an elevated perspective looking out towards a scene. A village with a church steeple is visible across a stream, with a mountain rising on the right. A stone structure is situated on the mountain slope. The image is monochromatic, likely created with charcoal, showcasing soft shades and textures on trees and rocks. The color palette is limited to earthy tones. Rocks and trees in the foreground lead the eye towards the distant elements of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1770/1778
Medium
black chalk and white chalk on brown paper
Dimensions
13057 × 9212 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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