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A serene rural scene unfolds with a quaint stone building nestling beside a cascading river. The water tumbles energetically over rocks, drawing the eye through the composition amid soft hills fading into the distance. Gentle greens and earthy browns wash the landscape, contrasting with the pale warmth of the stone house. Scattered figures in 18th-century attire add life—a man standing firmly at the water’s edge and others exploring nearby rocky outcrops. The watery reflections shimmer subtly, framed by a cluster of leafy trees whose branches arch gracefully skyward. The delicate brushwork captures the quiet beauty of nature intertwined with humble human presence, conveying a peaceful yet lively atmosphere.
Iron Forge, Barmouth, N. Wales 1765
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Evening on a Lake. A Pavilion on the Marble Embankment in Rajnagar (Udaipur principality) 1874