An Abbey by a Wooded Lake at Twilight

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, c. 1831

The image shows a serene body of water with an urban landscape in the distance. The skyline features tall, slender silhouettes of structures, and the horizon is not clearly visible. The brushstrokes are soft and blend smoothly. The color palette includes deep blues, rusts, browns, and pastel tones of blue and peach. Darkened trees frame the scene, highlighting the contrast between shadowed areas and distant structures.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Date
c. 1831
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel on blue wove paper
Dimensions
23 × 37.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a serene body of water with an urban landscape in the distance. The skyline features tall, slender silhouettes of structures, and the horizon is not clearly visible. The brushstrokes are soft and blend smoothly. The color palette includes deep blues, rusts, browns, and pastel tones of blue and peach. Darkened trees frame the scene, highlighting the contrast between shadowed areas and distant structures.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844