Blick auf die Needles und die weißen Klippen von der Alum Bay, Isle of Wight

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, 1772/1781

The image shows a coastal scene from an elevated position. In the foreground, there is a gently sloping grassy area with sheep grazing and a few people. The horizon is high in the image where the sea meets the sky, with sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating a soft portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones with beiges, greens, and blues. White cliffs extend towards the water on the right side.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datierung
1772/1781
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor with pen and ink over graphite on laid paper
Maße
36,2 × 50,4 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a coastal scene from an elevated position. In the foreground, there is a gently sloping grassy area with sheep grazing and a few people. The horizon is high in the image where the sea meets the sky, with sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating a soft portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones with beiges, greens, and blues. White cliffs extend towards the water on the right side.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770