Castle on a River

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, early 19th century

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated point of view, looking across towards water and hills in the distance. The horizon is positioned below the midpoint of the image, with a body of water meeting the base of large hills. To the right, a castle stands on a rocky outcrop. The brushstrokes provide a fluid quality to the landscape. The color palette is dominated by warm pinks, soft browns, and hints of pale blue. A small figure in a red garment and another sitting figure are on the grassy terrain. White sails are visible in the distance on the water.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Date
early 19th century
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
22.7 × 35.88 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape from a slightly elevated point of view, looking across towards water and hills in the distance. The horizon is positioned below the midpoint of the image, with a body of water meeting the base of large hills. To the right, a castle stands on a rocky outcrop. The brushstrokes provide a fluid quality to the landscape. The color palette is dominated by warm pinks, soft browns, and hints of pale blue. A small figure in a red garment and another sitting figure are on the grassy terrain. White sails are visible in the distance on the water.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814