The Head of Ullswater

Britische Grafik 1790–1796, 1790s

The image shows a wide landscape from an elevated point. The horizon is high up, with rolling hills, distant mountains, and a sky with light clouds. In the foreground, there are rocky terrain and a valley with trees and vegetation. The brushstrokes are textured but restrained, creating a serene appearance. The color scheme includes earth tones and soft grays, with the sky in pale blues and whites.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1790–1796
Date
1790s
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
25.7 × 40.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a wide landscape from an elevated point. The horizon is high up, with rolling hills, distant mountains, and a sky with light clouds. In the foreground, there are rocky terrain and a valley with trees and vegetation. The brushstrokes are textured but restrained, creating a serene appearance. The color scheme includes earth tones and soft grays, with the sky in pale blues and whites.

Britische Grafik 1790–1796