The image depicts a landscape seen from above. The horizon is positioned above the center, where the land meets a cloudy sky. Buildings are visible in the distance. The brushwork is detailed, defining trees, landforms, and water in monochrome. A river flows through the scene with figures and rocky terrain in the foreground, flanked by tall trees. The composition balances nature and human presence.

Landscape with River and Town

1782-1785

Medium: aquatint and etching in gray and black
Classification: Portfolio
Period: 1776 to 1800
Image size: 5090 × 3505px

Description

The image depicts a landscape seen from above. The horizon is positioned above the center, where the land meets a cloudy sky. Buildings are visible in the distance. The brushwork is detailed, defining trees, landforms, and water in monochrome. A river flows through the scene with figures and rocky terrain in the foreground, flanked by tall trees. The composition balances nature and human presence.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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