Wine Barrels Loaded onto a Sailing Barge at Vevey

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, c. 1850

The image shows a calm water scene with a wooden vessel as the focal point, seen from a slightly elevated point of view. There is a small sailing boat visible in the distance to the left. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise. The color palette is soft with gentle browns, blues, and whites dominating. Close to the viewer, there is a simple wooden pier with a few figures in conversation or interaction. In the background, the main vessel has its sails partially unfurled, and to the right, a small rowboat rests on the water's surface.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
Date
c. 1850
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
26.3 × 34.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a calm water scene with a wooden vessel as the focal point, seen from a slightly elevated point of view. There is a small sailing boat visible in the distance to the left. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise. The color palette is soft with gentle browns, blues, and whites dominating. Close to the viewer, there is a simple wooden pier with a few figures in conversation or interaction. In the background, the main vessel has its sails partially unfurled, and to the right, a small rowboat rests on the water's surface.

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890