Vitré

Elihu Vedder, um 1877

The image shows a narrow, rocky pathway leading up to a unique structure with a distinct roof and a circular window above an archway. The view is straight ahead with steep rock cliffs framing the pathway and the building in the background. The painting style features textured brushstrokes, giving a rough appearance to the rocks and a detailed look to the foliage. The color palette includes dark greys and browns for the rocks and staircase, with touches of green from plants. The building is portrayed in warmer hues like light tan and brown, standing out against the darker tones. The sky is overcast with patches of pale, cloudy tones.
Künstler
Elihu Vedder
Datierung
um 1877
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
gouache, crayon, and watercolor on gray wove paper
Maße
31,8 × 16 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a narrow, rocky pathway leading up to a unique structure with a distinct roof and a circular window above an archway. The view is straight ahead with steep rock cliffs framing the pathway and the building in the background. The painting style features textured brushstrokes, giving a rough appearance to the rocks and a detailed look to the foliage. The color palette includes dark greys and browns for the rocks and staircase, with touches of green from plants. The building is portrayed in warmer hues like light tan and brown, standing out against the darker tones. The sky is overcast with patches of pale, cloudy tones.

Elihu Vedder