Cliffs of Ecclesbourne Near Hastings

American Landscape Painting, 1862

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, and a high horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating texture on the slopes and sky. The colors are muted greens and grays, creating a serene atmosphere. Darker patches suggest shadowed ground and rocks in the foreground. The hills soften towards the horizon, which fades into a misty silhouette merging with the sky.
Artist
American Landscape Painting
Date
1862
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with ink wash and gouache on gray wove paper
Dimensions
21.91 × 29.21 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a landscape with rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, and a high horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating texture on the slopes and sky. The colors are muted greens and grays, creating a serene atmosphere. Darker patches suggest shadowed ground and rocks in the foreground. The hills soften towards the horizon, which fades into a misty silhouette merging with the sky.

American Landscape Painting