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Philip William Skynner Miles

British

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The image shows a mountainous landscape at sunset. The viewpoint is from a high vantage, looking out over the rugged terrain as the sun sets in the sky. The horizon is situated slightly above the center, with the sun partially visible, casting a soft glow over the peaks. The painting style features textured brushstrokes emphasizing the rocky landscape. A monochromatic color palette of dark to light shades creates a stark atmosphere. The scene includes jagged rocks in the foreground, leading the eye towards a vast vista of ascending mountains under a cloudy sky.
Samuel Jackson, The Dawn of Creation, 1830s, brush and black ink with scratching out, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.79.1

The Dawn of Creation

Samuel Jackson · 1830s · brush and black ink with scratching out ·  Accession ID  2009.79.1