The image shows a landscape with a river flowing across it. The horizon line is in the middle, with distant hills and a few structures aligning with it. Large trees are on the left side with textured brushstrokes. Soft, flowing strokes are used with a monochromatic grey color palette. In the distance, there is a hazy background with subtle tones creating a sense of depth and tranquility.
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River Landscape with Ruins

William Gilpin (British, 1724 - 1804)

1770s

Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 24 x 37.3 cm (9 7/16 x 14 11/16 in.)
Culture
British
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
Kids profiles and older: it shows nature, places, still life or a children's book. How works are placed

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