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European 18th Century

Associated Names
European 18th Century

Artist

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Arthur L. Liebman

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.2 x 21.7 cm (6 3/8 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.87.11

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur Liebman [d. 1991], Lake Forest, IL; bequest 1992, to NGA

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64560796

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