The Heather or Broom Gatherers

Britische Grafik 1851–1867, 1851

The image displays a pastoral scene with a panoramic view of the landscape. The horizon appears in the upper third of the painting with small distant figures and livestock. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, depicting movement and texture, notably in the clouds. The sky shows varied shades of blue and white against the earthy tones of the land. In the foreground, people load lavender-colored flowers onto donkeys amidst greenery and blossoms. The color palette blends cool blues and purples with warm earth tones harmoniously.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Date
1851
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
61.3 × 87.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a pastoral scene with a panoramic view of the landscape. The horizon appears in the upper third of the painting with small distant figures and livestock. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, depicting movement and texture, notably in the clouds. The sky shows varied shades of blue and white against the earthy tones of the land. In the foreground, people load lavender-colored flowers onto donkeys amidst greenery and blossoms. The color palette blends cool blues and purples with warm earth tones harmoniously.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867