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A watercolor painting in an elongated panoramic format depicts a historical or mythological scene featuring a large ancient structure resembling the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or a similar tiered terraced garden. The predominant colors are earthy browns and oranges for the stonework, various shades of green for the lush vegetation, and blues and grays for the sky and water. The structure is multi-tiered, with flat stone platforms supporting dense foliage, including numerous palm trees and other decidious and evergreen trees with rounded and conical crowns. The architecture features prominent horizontal lines and block-like sections, giving it a monumental appearance. The stone walls show signs of age with varying textures and discoloration. In the foreground, a calm body of water, possibly a river or a canal, reflects the sky and the lower parts of the stonework. The water has ripples and variations in color, indicating depth and movement. A narrow, elongated boat with a distinct, slightly upturned bow and stern, resembling an ancient Egyptian or Mesopotamian vessel, floats on the water. Several small, indistinct figures appear to be on board the boat, suggesting human activity. To the left, a set of stone steps descends from the main structure directly into the water, with what appears to be a small figure or object at the bottom of the steps. The sky above is a mix of light blue and soft white clouds, painted with a loose watercolor technique that gives them a soft, diffused quality. The overall style is impressionistic and painterly, characteristic of watercolors, with visible brushstrokes and areas of washed-out color. The edges of the forms are somewhat soft, contributing to the artistic feel. Neo-Impressionist painting in the style of painter Georges Seurat.
A highly detailed, wide-angle, dot art illustration of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon on a sunny day. The image is rendered in a pointillist style, with tiny dots of various colors creating the scene. In the foreground, a tranquil body of water reflects the structures and trees above. A small boat is visible on the water, with its reflection also depicted. Spanning across the water, a massive bridge-like structure with numerous archways and supporting columns provides the foundation for the gardens. The bridge
is intricately detailed with small dots of brown, orange, and hints of blue, showing texture and shadow.
Above the bridge, the Hanging Gardens rise in tiered layers. Each layer features a combination of architectural elements and lush greenery. The buildings are primarily rendered in warm tones of orange and brown, with blue accents highlighting features like windows or decorative motifs. Staircases and ramps ascend the terraced structures. There are many different types of trees and shrubs abundantly placed throughout the gardens, including trees with full, rounded canopies, slender cypress-like trees, and palm trees with fronds reaching towards the sky. The foliage is depicted with varying shades of green, with some hints of blue and brown dots interspersed to create depth and texture.
Based on drawing of J. Knothe in book "Art of building". 01.2026
