Montreal, from the Mountain
1840
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1840
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows a wide view of a city by water, with a big river and distant hills. In the foreground, two people sit under a tree on a grassy hill, looking out over the scene. The city has lots of buildings, including a few with tall spires, and ships dot the river. The artist used soft colors and careful details to make the scene feel calm. The title tells us this is Montreal, seen from a high spot. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one made prints from metal plates.
