The image is a sketch showing a serene scene. A group of trees is drawn on the left, while a weathered building with maritime equipment is on the right. In the background, there are faint sketches of ships and a lighthouse against a pale sky. The color palette is dominated by shades of brown and sepia, creating an antiquated atmosphere.
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European 18th Century

Medium
pen and black ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 16.2 x 21.7 cm (6 3/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Culture
European
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Arthur L. Liebman
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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