Autumn

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, mid 18th century

The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, showing a landscape on the right with mountains and a vineyard. On the left, there are pillars and trees with detailed foliage. The style features controlled brushstrokes emphasizing textures and forms. The color palette includes natural greens and browns in the landscape, while figures wear reds, blues, and oranges. In the sky, mythological figures are painted with clouds below them. The image combines classical architecture, nature, and human activity in a detailed and colorful composition.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Date
mid 18th century
Type
Print
Medium
etching and engraving with extensive hand-coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
48.5 × 67.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high in the image, showing a landscape on the right with mountains and a vineyard. On the left, there are pillars and trees with detailed foliage. The style features controlled brushstrokes emphasizing textures and forms. The color palette includes natural greens and browns in the landscape, while figures wear reds, blues, and oranges. In the sky, mythological figures are painted with clouds below them. The image combines classical architecture, nature, and human activity in a detailed and colorful composition.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790