Berglandschaft

Französische Grafik 1855–1870, um 1865

The artwork presents a mountain landscape viewed from a low vantage point. The horizon is set high, showcasing mountains in the distance, their peaks illuminated by light. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, capturing the textures of the terrain. The color palette includes earthy browns and greens in the foreground, transitioning to cooler blues and grays in the mountains and sky. Closest to us, a stream meanders through rocky terrain, with patches of grass and scattered stones. The sky is a clear blue.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1855–1870
Datierung
um 1865
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor and gouache on textured wove paper, laid down
Maße
26,4 × 36,6 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork presents a mountain landscape viewed from a low vantage point. The horizon is set high, showcasing mountains in the distance, their peaks illuminated by light. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, capturing the textures of the terrain. The color palette includes earthy browns and greens in the foreground, transitioning to cooler blues and grays in the mountains and sky. Closest to us, a stream meanders through rocky terrain, with patches of grass and scattered stones. The sky is a clear blue.

Französische Grafik 1855–1870