Die Heide- oder Ginstersammler
Britische Grafik 1851–1867, 1851
- Künstler
- Britische Grafik 1851–1867
- Datierung
- 1851
- Gattung
- Zeichnung
- Technik
- Aquarell auf Velinpapier
- Maße
- 61,3 × 87,2 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The image displays a pastoral scene with a panoramic view of the landscape. The horizon appears in the upper third of the painting with small distant figures and livestock. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, depicting movement and texture, notably in the clouds. The sky shows varied shades of blue and white against the earthy tones of the land. In the foreground, people load lavender-colored flowers onto donkeys amidst greenery and blossoms. The color palette blends cool blues and purples with warm earth tones harmoniously.