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The image shows a serene landscape viewed from an elevated position. Close to us is a patch of grass and low foliage with hints of a trail. Beyond this area lies a calm body of water reflecting the surroundings. In the middle distance, a small house is nestled amongst trees, with a few figures near the water's edge. The horizon is lined with trees of varying heights and densities. The sketch employs short, curved lines and shading for texture and depth to the foliage and clouds. The color palette is monochromatic, created solely by pencil lines and shading, resulting in a soft, tranquil…

Long Island, New York

William Sidney Mount (American, 1807 - 1868)

c. 1850s · graphite on thin wove paper

National Gallery of Art · Corcoran Collection (Gift of Norman Hirschl, 1947)

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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