The scene depicts a family resting on a grassy area, with a man sitting, a woman standing with a jug, and two children interacting with them. There is a group of grazing animals, likely goats, on the left. In the background, there is a forested area leading to architectural structures resembling castles. The sky above is expansive, with a calm and serene atmosphere created by a color palette of soft greys and whites. The artwork showcases fine, detailed brushstrokes, particularly in the grassy textures and foliage.

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Scenery of Bristol

Francis Danby (Irish, 1793 - 1861)

Samuel Jackson (British, 1794 - 1869)

James Johnson (British, 1803 - 1834)

1823

Medium: complete folio of three lithographs on wove paper
Classification: Portfolio
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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