Das Westtor in Canterbury

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, in oder nach 1780

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Datierung
in oder nach 1780
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
etching and watercolor on laid paper
Maße
11,5 × 15 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790