Ruins of a Fortified Tower among Wooded Hills

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1816/1821

The image features a landscape seen from above. The horizon is high, with distant hills and treetops. A tower covered in greenery stands out among lush vegetation. The scene is detailed and naturalistic, with precise brushstrokes capturing textures. The background shows a range of earth tones blending into the sky. Rich greens, browns, and soft colors dominate the color palette.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1816/1821
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor with pen and gray ink over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
45.8 × 60 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a landscape seen from above. The horizon is high, with distant hills and treetops. A tower covered in greenery stands out among lush vegetation. The scene is detailed and naturalistic, with precise brushstrokes capturing textures. The background shows a range of earth tones blending into the sky. Rich greens, browns, and soft colors dominate the color palette.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827