View of Oxford from Headington Hill

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1830

The artwork presents a panoramic view from Headington Hill, looking over the city of Oxford. The horizon is set low, with the sky dominating the upper portion of the image with a clear blue expanse and some soft, fluffy clouds. In the distance, the spires and towers of Oxford's architecture are visible, among a landscape of trees. The painting employs delicate brushstrokes, creating a detailed and textured representation of the scenery. The color palette includes browns, greens, and blues. Close to us, a group of cows and sheep graze in a setting, while a couple of figures can be seen walking along a path. Tall trees frame the composition on the right.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Date
1830
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
20.1 × 32.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork presents a panoramic view from Headington Hill, looking over the city of Oxford. The horizon is set low, with the sky dominating the upper portion of the image with a clear blue expanse and some soft, fluffy clouds. In the distance, the spires and towers of Oxford's architecture are visible, among a landscape of trees. The painting employs delicate brushstrokes, creating a detailed and textured representation of the scenery. The color palette includes browns, greens, and blues. Close to us, a group of cows and sheep graze in a setting, while a couple of figures can be seen walking along a path. Tall trees frame the composition on the right.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830