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Britische Grafik 1884–1895, 1884/1885

The image shows a wide expanse of water leading to a distant landscape. The horizon line is high in the image, just below mountain peaks. The mountain range transitions from water to sky. The brushstrokes are soft and mimic natural contours. The color palette is primarily shades of gray with some lighter areas. Buildings are seen nestled into the mountains. The overall atmosphere is calm with minimal color contrast.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1884–1895
Date
1884/1885
Type
Drawing
Medium
black and gray wash with white gouache on card
Dimensions
9.5 × 14.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a wide expanse of water leading to a distant landscape. The horizon line is high in the image, just below mountain peaks. The mountain range transitions from water to sky. The brushstrokes are soft and mimic natural contours. The color palette is primarily shades of gray with some lighter areas. Buildings are seen nestled into the mountains. The overall atmosphere is calm with minimal color contrast.

Britische Grafik 1884–1895