Sorrent

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925, 1909

The image exhibits an elevated viewpoint over a coastal town next to the sea. There are buildings on a cliff edge in the foreground, with intricate architectural details. Further out, the town spreads across gently rolling terrain with various buildings and towers. The horizon shows distant mountains with muted peaks. The painting technique includes expressive yet detailed brushstrokes depicting rocky cliffs and soft clouds. The color scheme consists of earthy tones like browns, ochres, and blues, creating a tranquil Mediterranean ambiance against a vast sky with subtly painted clouds. The sea on the left side contrasts with the warm tones, with gentle waves reaching the shore.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925
Datierung
1909
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
Farblithografie
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image exhibits an elevated viewpoint over a coastal town next to the sea. There are buildings on a cliff edge in the foreground, with intricate architectural details. Further out, the town spreads across gently rolling terrain with various buildings and towers. The horizon shows distant mountains with muted peaks. The painting technique includes expressive yet detailed brushstrokes depicting rocky cliffs and soft clouds. The color scheme consists of earthy tones like browns, ochres, and blues, creating a tranquil Mediterranean ambiance against a vast sky with subtly painted clouds. The sea on the left side contrasts with the warm tones, with gentle waves reaching the shore.

Deutsche Grafik 1903–1925