View of a lake or river with a sailboat — David Octavius Hill | DiscoverArt

David Octavius Hill

View of a lake or river with a sailboat

1820–70

Pen and black ink, brush and wash, over graphite

7.3 × 12 cm (2.9 × 4.7 in)

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