Felsentor, Bucht von Kagoshima, Japan

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857, 1855

The image shows a natural arch rock formation standing prominently on the right side of the scene. The horizon is low in the image, with a small mountain or island and a ship visible beyond the arch in the open sea. Delicate brushstrokes and lines detail the rock and clouds, with shading defining textures. The color palette is muted with soft beige tones and lighter hues accentuating the clouds and waves. A small rowing boat is visible in the waters, adding scale and activity to the scene.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857
Datierung
1855
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
graphite with gouache on wove paper
Maße
image (irregular): 17,15 × 23,5 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a natural arch rock formation standing prominently on the right side of the scene. The horizon is low in the image, with a small mountain or island and a ship visible beyond the arch in the open sea. Delicate brushstrokes and lines detail the rock and clouds, with shading defining textures. The color palette is muted with soft beige tones and lighter hues accentuating the clouds and waves. A small rowing boat is visible in the waters, adding scale and activity to the scene.

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857