Balaklava

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911, 1857

The artwork shows a landscape view from an elevated perspective, with the horizon set high in the composition. A mountain range stretches across the scene, with a peak topped by a structure rising in the distance. The brushstrokes are detailed and precise, capturing the texture of the rocky terrain and the greenery covering the slopes. The color palette is warm and earthy, featuring browns, greens, and hints of orange, contrasted against a light blue sky. Close to us, a group of small figures is on a rocky outcrop. In the distance, the landscape extends towards a body of water, reflecting the light of the sky.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1824–1911
Date
1857
Type
Drawing
Medium
transparent and opaque watercolor on paper laid down on canvas
Dimensions
76.5 × 112.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork shows a landscape view from an elevated perspective, with the horizon set high in the composition. A mountain range stretches across the scene, with a peak topped by a structure rising in the distance. The brushstrokes are detailed and precise, capturing the texture of the rocky terrain and the greenery covering the slopes. The color palette is warm and earthy, featuring browns, greens, and hints of orange, contrasted against a light blue sky. Close to us, a group of small figures is on a rocky outcrop. In the distance, the landscape extends towards a body of water, reflecting the light of the sky.

Italienische Grafik 1824–1911