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Title Page for the series "Picturesque Views of American Scenery"

John Hill after Joshua Shaw

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a scene by a body of water with lush trees, a stone slab with inscriptions, and more foliage in the background. The horizon is unclear and the sky is lightly tinted above the tree line. The color palette consists of muted greens, browns, blues, and grays, creating a serene natural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
etching and aquatint with watercolor additions on wove paper
Dimensions
13449 × 9163 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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