View of the Needles, and White Cliffs Taken from Allum Bay, Isle of Wight

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, 1772/1781

The image shows a coastal scene from an elevated position. In the foreground, there is a gently sloping grassy area with sheep grazing and a few people. The horizon is high in the image where the sea meets the sky, with sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating a soft portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones with beiges, greens, and blues. White cliffs extend towards the water on the right side.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Date
1772/1781
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor with pen and ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
36.2 × 50.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a coastal scene from an elevated position. In the foreground, there is a gently sloping grassy area with sheep grazing and a few people. The horizon is high in the image where the sea meets the sky, with sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are subtle, creating a soft portrayal of the landscape. The color palette includes earthy tones with beiges, greens, and blues. White cliffs extend towards the water on the right side.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770