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Glen Massan, by Gustave Doré, oil, 1867

Glen Massan

Gustave Doré

1867

oil

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Glen Massan is a 1867 oil by Gustave Doré, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
Gustave Doré
When & what style?
1867
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting shows a valley with a stream running through it. The valley is surrounded by mountains, and the sky is cloudy with a hint of a rainbow. In the foreground, there are some rocks and grass. The painting has a lot of detail, with the mountains and clouds looking very realistic. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Gustave Doré.

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