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Edinburgh from Corstorphine Hill

John Thomson

unspecified

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Landscape

Dominant colour

Edinburgh from Corstorphine Hill is an unspecified by John Thomson, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: John Thomson
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a city in the distance. The city is surrounded by hills and trees, with a few buildings and a church steeple visible. In the foreground, there are trees and bushes, with a few people walking along a path. The painting has a soft, muted color palette, with shades of green and brown dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting is a beautiful example of a landscape, with a focus on the natural world and the relationship between the city and the surrounding countryside. You can learn more about this style of painting by looking up the technique of chiaroscuro.