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The image depicts a rocky landscape with a small waterfall flowing into a stream or pool of water. In the background, there is a wooden building on a rock and a low structure or fence extending towards the center-right. The artwork features delicate and sketch-like brushwork and pencil strokes, capturing the textures of rocks and foliage with light, varied lines. The color palette is muted with soft greys, off-whites, and a hint of light blue sky. Trees and shrubs are visible in the distance, enhancing the sense of depth without disrupting the tranquil atmosphere created by the flowing water…

Building by a Dam

John Frederick Kensett (American, 1816 - 1872)

1850-1860 · graphite over watercolor on wove paper

National Gallery of Art · Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1948)

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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