Tanger

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901, 1900

The painting features an elevated viewpoint showing a hill or mound with colorful buildings in the distance. The horizon is positioned towards the upper third of the composition, partially obscured by the hill. A faded tower-like structure is visible at the top. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, using a watercolor technique with soft color transitions. The palette includes earthy tones like browns, ochres, and yellows, as well as muted pastels like blue and lavender. A brown wall or structure with small figures or birds is depicted in the foreground. The sky above is mostly blank with a hint of grey.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901
Datierung
1900
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
Aquarell
Maße
30,48 × 45,72 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The painting features an elevated viewpoint showing a hill or mound with colorful buildings in the distance. The horizon is positioned towards the upper third of the composition, partially obscured by the hill. A faded tower-like structure is visible at the top. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, using a watercolor technique with soft color transitions. The palette includes earthy tones like browns, ochres, and yellows, as well as muted pastels like blue and lavender. A brown wall or structure with small figures or birds is depicted in the foreground. The sky above is mostly blank with a hint of grey.

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901