The image shows a view from eye level of a pastoral scene under tall trees. A body of water is visible through the trees in the distance. The tree trunks rise vertically, with expansive fronds and foliage above painted with broad, light strokes. A woman with a blue headscarf sits at the base of a tree, and a man in a green garment reclines beside her. The brushstrokes are soft and fluid, with a watercolor technique. The color palette is muted earthy browns, greens, and touches of blue, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Faintly visible figures suggest activity further into the grove.
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Three Women Seated by a Wooded Lake

Francis Danby (Irish, 1793 - 1861)

c. 1826

Medium
watercolor and graphite
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 18.6 x 15.5 cm (7 5/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Mimi and Sanford Feld
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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