The image shows a rocky coastal outcrop with windswept trees on top. The viewpoint is elevated, capturing the rugged landscape. The horizon is suggested by distant hills or mountainous formations toward the upper right, blending into the sky. The style features expressive brushstrokes showcasing rock textures and tree twists. The color palette includes earthy tones like brown, blue, and green, contrasting with the light color of the paper representing the sea and sky.
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Point Lobos, California

Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920)

probably 1886

Medium
pen and black and green ink, watercolor, pastel, and graphite on light brown wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
sheet: 36.2 × 23.1 cm (14 1/4 × 9 1/8 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
Gift of Jill Newhouse in honor of Andrew Robison
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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