Sun-Drenched Hills near Menton

Französische Grafik 1879–1887, 1880

The painting depicts a hillside village viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, with the village atop the hill, individual buildings distinguishable by warm color tones. Behind the village, the sky is clear blue, the mountains fading into darker tones. Delicate, fluid brushstrokes are used, especially in the foliage and winding path. The color palette is earthy and natural, with greens and browns predominant, the village's architecture and vibrant greenery offering lighter contrasts. The landscape shows rolling terrain rising towards the top of the hill.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1879–1887
Date
1880
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor with scratching out over traces of graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
30.4 × 45.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting depicts a hillside village viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, with the village atop the hill, individual buildings distinguishable by warm color tones. Behind the village, the sky is clear blue, the mountains fading into darker tones. Delicate, fluid brushstrokes are used, especially in the foliage and winding path. The color palette is earthy and natural, with greens and browns predominant, the village's architecture and vibrant greenery offering lighter contrasts. The landscape shows rolling terrain rising towards the top of the hill.

Französische Grafik 1879–1887