A Royal Party Admiring the Sunset atop the Hesselberg Mountain

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1801

The image features a lower angle perspective looking up at a rocky outcropping where elegantly dressed people are gathered. The individuals are situated on a large rock and to the right, interacting amid shrubs and trees. The horizon is obscured by the rocky terrain, but the sky above is clear with soft cloud formations. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the rocks and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones for the rocks and vegetation, with pops of color in the clothing of the people. In the distance, there are soft transitions between the sky and distant terrain.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1801
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and gray ink over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
42.8 × 37.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a lower angle perspective looking up at a rocky outcropping where elegantly dressed people are gathered. The individuals are situated on a large rock and to the right, interacting amid shrubs and trees. The horizon is obscured by the rocky terrain, but the sky above is clear with soft cloud formations. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the rocks and foliage. The color palette includes earthy tones for the rocks and vegetation, with pops of color in the clothing of the people. In the distance, there are soft transitions between the sky and distant terrain.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827