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View of Ullswater, by William Gilpin, ink, 1764

View of Ullswater

William Gilpin

1764

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

View of Ullswater is a 1764 ink by William Gilpin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Gilpin
When & what style?
1764 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a lake, trees, and a house. The scene is rendered in shades of gray, with darker tones used for the trees and lighter tones for the sky. A small boat is visible on the lake, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The artist's use of brushstrokes and ink creates a sense of texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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