Sunset in an Oriental Landscape

Französische Grafik 1855–1870,

The painting shows a view of a lush landscape with a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, meeting a sunrise or sunset. Distant hills and the remains of an ancient structure are visible. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, depicting foliage and textures. The color scheme includes earth tones transitioning from greens and browns to yellows, oranges, and pinks in the sky. A path with two figures leads into the scene, surrounded by trees and ruins.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1855–1870
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and gum arabic, with scraping and incising into wet paint, on cardboard
Dimensions
44.6 × 30.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting shows a view of a lush landscape with a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, meeting a sunrise or sunset. Distant hills and the remains of an ancient structure are visible. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, depicting foliage and textures. The color scheme includes earth tones transitioning from greens and browns to yellows, oranges, and pinks in the sky. A path with two figures leads into the scene, surrounded by trees and ruins.

Französische Grafik 1855–1870