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Oyster Cove

John Hill, after Joshua Shaw

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a cove with water, cattle grazing, a forest, a clear sky with billowing clouds, and tall trees with moss. The lighting is warm with soft shadows. Colors include greens, browns, blues, and grays with a realistic texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
etching and aquatint with watercolor additions on wove paper
Dimensions
11481 × 9094 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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