The image shows a narrow, rocky pathway leading up to a unique structure with a distinct roof and a circular window above an archway. The view is straight ahead with steep rock cliffs framing the pathway and the building in the background. The painting style features textured brushstrokes, giving a rough appearance to the rocks and a detailed look to the foliage. The color palette includes dark greys and browns for the rocks and staircase, with touches of green from plants. The building is portrayed in warmer hues like light tan and brown, standing out against the darker tones. The sky is…
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Vitré

Elihu Vedder (American, 1836 - 1923)

c. 1877

Medium
gouache, crayon, and watercolor on gray wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sheet: 31.8 × 16 cm (12 1/2 × 6 5/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Borghi
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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