Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight
Britische Grafik 1839–1850, 1839
- Künstler
- Britische Grafik 1839–1850
- Datierung
- 1839
- Gattung
- Zeichnung
- Technik
- watercolor, gouache, and graphite with red and white chalks on blue wove paper
- Maße
- 25,6 × 35,2 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The image depicts a coastal path winding towards cliffs and the sea. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a broad view of the sky meeting the ocean. The brushstrokes are light and delicate, typical of watercolor art. The color scheme includes pale blues for the sea and sky, with touches of greens and browns for the landscape. In the foreground, cows, one with red horns, are seen near a cliff.