Sunlight Filtering through Trees along the River Sihl

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827, 1792

The image depicts a view of a river winding through a lush green landscape. A cascade creates ripples in the river and trees with impressionistic brushstrokes form a canopy overhead. The color palette consists mainly of greens and browns, with hints of blue from the river. In the distance, several cattle stand in the water, and closer by, a figure walks with dogs along a sunlit path.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827
Date
1792
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache on wove paper, laid down on board
Dimensions
44.7 × 53 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a view of a river winding through a lush green landscape. A cascade creates ripples in the river and trees with impressionistic brushstrokes form a canopy overhead. The color palette consists mainly of greens and browns, with hints of blue from the river. In the distance, several cattle stand in the water, and closer by, a figure walks with dogs along a sunlit path.

Deutsche Grafik 1792–1827