Der Hafen von Saint-Malo bei Ebbe

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, um 1850

The image shows a bustling harbor scene with large fortress walls and various buildings dominating the composition. Sailing vessels are moored on the left, with their masts rising vertically. The artwork is created with fluid brushstrokes, giving a soft quality to the scene. The color palette is muted with beige, brown, and grey tones, with hints of blue. People are scattered along the pathway and near us, and the background features fortified city structures with tall, pointed roofs and arched entrances.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Datierung
um 1850
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor with gouache over graphite on wove paper
Maße
25,5 × 42,9 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a bustling harbor scene with large fortress walls and various buildings dominating the composition. Sailing vessels are moored on the left, with their masts rising vertically. The artwork is created with fluid brushstrokes, giving a soft quality to the scene. The color palette is muted with beige, brown, and grey tones, with hints of blue. People are scattered along the pathway and near us, and the background features fortified city structures with tall, pointed roofs and arched entrances.

Britische Grafik 1839–1850