Meadows with a Distant View of Oxford

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1830s

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is just below the center line, with distant architectural structures visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones for the land and trees, and light blues and grays for the sky. Closest to us are grasses, bare earth, and leafless trees, leading to a field, lined trees, and distant buildings. The sky above shows soft clouds.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Date
1830s
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite and watercolor touched with white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
29 × 41.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a pastoral landscape from a low vantage point. The horizon is just below the center line, with distant architectural structures visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, typical of watercolor techniques. The color palette consists of muted earthy tones for the land and trees, and light blues and grays for the sky. Closest to us are grasses, bare earth, and leafless trees, leading to a field, lined trees, and distant buildings. The sky above shows soft clouds.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830