Seascape with Rocks

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892, c. 1890s

The artwork depicts a seascape with a formation of rocks extending diagonally from the right side toward the center. The horizon line is placed high, with the sea stretching across the middle of the image. Waves crash against the rocks. The sky is filled with clouds. The color palette consists of browns and grays for the rocks, contrasted with the blues and whites of the sea. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the movement and texture of the natural elements.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Date
c. 1890s
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
13.49 × 18.42 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a seascape with a formation of rocks extending diagonally from the right side toward the center. The horizon line is placed high, with the sea stretching across the middle of the image. Waves crash against the rocks. The sky is filled with clouds. The color palette consists of browns and grays for the rocks, contrasted with the blues and whites of the sea. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the movement and texture of the natural elements.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892