An Alpine Valley with Trees and Boulders

Französische Grafik 1870–1879, 1876

The artwork presents a view of an alpine valley from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high, showcasing rugged mountain peaks in the distance under a partly cloudy sky with hints of blue. The scene is filled with rocky terrain, where large boulders are scattered amidst clusters of tall, slender trees. The brushstrokes are detailed and textured, capturing the roughness of the rocks and the dense foliage of the trees. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones, with various shades of gray, brown, and green.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1870–1879
Date
1876
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor, gouache and black chalk, with pen and black ink, over traces of graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
45.1 × 31.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork presents a view of an alpine valley from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high, showcasing rugged mountain peaks in the distance under a partly cloudy sky with hints of blue. The scene is filled with rocky terrain, where large boulders are scattered amidst clusters of tall, slender trees. The brushstrokes are detailed and textured, capturing the roughness of the rocks and the dense foliage of the trees. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones, with various shades of gray, brown, and green.

Französische Grafik 1870–1879