The Steps of a House at Mousehole, Cornwall

Britische Grafik 1870–1881, 1880

This is a painting of a rustic stone building with exterior staircases and weathered walls. The scene depicts an old structure with a series of stone steps leading up to an entrance of an upper dwelling. The building's walls show signs of aging, with a textured surface. A railing accompanies the staircase for support. In the background, another flight of steps is visible, leading downwards alongside a rough-textured stone wall. Architectural elements such as windows and a chimney add charm to the composition.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1870–1881
Date
1880
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
42.4 × 25.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a rustic stone building with exterior staircases and weathered walls. The scene depicts an old structure with a series of stone steps leading up to an entrance of an upper dwelling. The building's walls show signs of aging, with a textured surface. A railing accompanies the staircase for support. In the background, another flight of steps is visible, leading downwards alongside a rough-textured stone wall. Architectural elements such as windows and a chimney add charm to the composition.

Britische Grafik 1870–1881