Die Terrasse des Hauses Ravier in Morestel

Französische Grafik 1879–1887, 1880er-Jahre?

The painting depicts a view through tall trees towards the sky. The horizon is low, obscured by a structure and dense foliage. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive with an impressionistic style. Swirls and dabs of paint suggest tree shapes and a roofline. The color palette is warm and earthy with deep browns, greens, reds, and blues. Light yellow and orange patches break the darker tones, signifying sunlight or reflections on the ground and tree trunks.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1879–1887
Datierung
1880er-Jahre?
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor over traces of black chalk
Maße
30,2 × 23,3 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The painting depicts a view through tall trees towards the sky. The horizon is low, obscured by a structure and dense foliage. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive with an impressionistic style. Swirls and dabs of paint suggest tree shapes and a roofline. The color palette is warm and earthy with deep browns, greens, reds, and blues. Light yellow and orange patches break the darker tones, signifying sunlight or reflections on the ground and tree trunks.

Französische Grafik 1879–1887