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Road in a Hilly Landscape, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

Road in a Hilly Landscape

Unknown

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Road in a Hilly Landscape is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a quiet, hilly landscape with a winding dirt path cutting through it. Skinny trees with bare or sparse branches line the path, and the ground is patchy with grass and rocks. In the distance, a flat, misty area stretches out, blending into the horizon with soft, light shading. The artist focused on the play of light and shadow to give the scene depth, especially on the trees and hills. The sky looks overcast, adding a calm, muted tone to the whole picture. If you like this style, look up *sfumato* next.

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