Bristol Cathedral from College Green

English Landscape and Watercolour, 1797?

The image shows a detailed drawing of a gothic-style architectural structure, possibly a cathedral. The building is positioned slightly off-center to the right and dominates the scene with intricate detailing and pointed arches. The horizon is low, where the building meets the ground. The drawing uses precise pencil strokes to outline the architecture and surrounding trees. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and shadow effects. Additional structures are subtly depicted in the background, appearing smaller as they recede. Trees border the left side of the scene.
Artist
English Landscape and Watercolour
Date
1797?
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
20.96 × 24.45 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a detailed drawing of a gothic-style architectural structure, possibly a cathedral. The building is positioned slightly off-center to the right and dominates the scene with intricate detailing and pointed arches. The horizon is low, where the building meets the ground. The drawing uses precise pencil strokes to outline the architecture and surrounding trees. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and shadow effects. Additional structures are subtly depicted in the background, appearing smaller as they recede. Trees border the left side of the scene.

English Landscape and Watercolour