A River and Cottage with White Paling

Britische Grafik 1830–1839, 1833

The painting depicts a landscape with a serene body of water in the foreground. In the center, there is a wooden bridge with figures walking over it. To the right, there is a rustic house surrounded by greenery and a white picket fence. The sky is filled with clouds ranging from light cream to dark gray. The color palette includes earthy tones, muted grays, and blues. Birds can be seen in the sky and near the water.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Date
1833
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite with gouache and scratching out on wove paper
Dimensions
19.1 × 25.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting depicts a landscape with a serene body of water in the foreground. In the center, there is a wooden bridge with figures walking over it. To the right, there is a rustic house surrounded by greenery and a white picket fence. The sky is filled with clouds ranging from light cream to dark gray. The color palette includes earthy tones, muted grays, and blues. Birds can be seen in the sky and near the water.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839