The image displays a landscape view from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is set low with large trees lining the edge of the water and a distant cityscape with identifiable buildings and towers. The brushwork is smooth and detailed, transitioning between elements realistically. The color palette consists of earthy tones, creating a natural and atmospheric effect. The water reflects the sky with gentle ripples, and figures are dispersed throughout the scene, adding scale to the landscape.

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St. James' Park with a View of Westminster Abbey

Thomas Girtin (British, 1775 - 1802)

Medium: watercolor over graphite on oatmeal paper
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 23.7 x 49.5 cm (9 5/16 x 19 1/2 in.)
Culture: British
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Paul Mellon Collection
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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