Honfleur
English Landscape and Watercolour, c. 1821
- Artist
- English Landscape and Watercolour
- Date
- c. 1821
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- brown wash over graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 9 × 14.4 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image depicts a landscape near a coastal area, with a high horizon line showing the shoreline and water. The composition features light brushstrokes suggesting boats and figures, resembling watercolor technique. The color palette includes shades of brown, sepia, and a hint of a shoreline with trees. Boats and figures are centered in the image.