The Artist's Wife and Daughters in a Park at Heringsdorf
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, 1877
- Artist
- Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
- Date
- 1877
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- watercolor and gouache over graphite on cardboard
- Dimensions
- 35.9 × 25.5 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a woodland area with tall trees dominating the vertical space. A woman in a blue and white striped garment is interacting with a figure near a basket on a cart. Another woman stands with a child in blue, and a child is sitting on the ground playing. The trees have detailed foliage and textured bark. The color palette consists of earthy browns, vibrant greens, and pops of blue and white. The scene conveys a peaceful day in the park, with sunlight casting shadows on the path and grassy patches.