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The image is a circular pencil sketch depicting a pastoral scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. In the drawing, there are architectural structures to the left, with a bridge crossing over a river or stream. In the distance, there are outlines of mountains or hilly terrain. A tree with expressive lines is located on the right side. In the foreground, there is a figure standing, possibly with farming tools or a cart. The drawing is monochromatic, using various shades of grey to create depth. The style of the sketch is loose and sketchy, giving a sense of dynamism and spontaneity.
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View from a Ridge to a Village and Distant Mountain

Hubert Robert (French, 1733 - 1808)

probably c. 1754/1765

Medium
graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
Overall (approximate): 12.2 x 13.4 cm (4 13/16 x 5 1/4 in.) ; support: 15.6 x 21.5 cm (6 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Julius S. Held Collection, 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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