Saint Vincent's Rocks and the Avon Gorge

Britische Grafik 1805–1819, 1815/1818

The image shows a serene body of water with a landscape in the distance. The horizon is low, allowing for a view of the sky blending into the landscape. Two sailing boats and a rowboat with a person in blue are on the water. On the right, there are tall cliffs depicted with textured brushstrokes. The color palette is soft with earthy tones and patches of blue. Figures are walking along the shoreline.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1805–1819
Date
1815/1818
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
19.5 × 29.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a serene body of water with a landscape in the distance. The horizon is low, allowing for a view of the sky blending into the landscape. Two sailing boats and a rowboat with a person in blue are on the water. On the right, there are tall cliffs depicted with textured brushstrokes. The color palette is soft with earthy tones and patches of blue. Figures are walking along the shoreline.

Britische Grafik 1805–1819