The Façade and Suroundings of a Cathedral for Berlin

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1827

The image shows a frontal view of an ornate building with clear architectural features. The horizon line is above the base of the building. Trees are on the left, and the architecture displays classical columns, an intricately decorated facade, and symmetrical towers. The painting style uses precise brushstrokes. The color palette includes soft grays, blues, and creams against a blue sky with clouds.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1827
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper, laid down on presentation mount
Dimensions
16.2 × 26.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a frontal view of an ornate building with clear architectural features. The horizon line is above the base of the building. Trees are on the left, and the architecture displays classical columns, an intricately decorated facade, and symmetrical towers. The painting style uses precise brushstrokes. The color palette includes soft grays, blues, and creams against a blue sky with clouds.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827