A Cliff Overhung with Trees

Britische Grafik 1805–1819, early 19th century

The image shows a view from the forest floor looking up towards a rocky outcropping with tall trees. The horizon is not visible, as the scene is dominated by the vertical rise of the cliff and the tree canopy overhead. The brushwork in the painting includes detailed and loose, flowing brushstrokes capturing the textures of leaves and rocks. The sky and background are left somewhat undefined. The color palette features earthy tones with greens, browns, sandy yellows, and muted blues. The ground is covered with rocks and vegetation, leading to a cliff face adorned with climbing foliage. In the background, tree tops meet a cloudy sky.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1805–1819
Date
early 19th century
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
54 × 37.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a view from the forest floor looking up towards a rocky outcropping with tall trees. The horizon is not visible, as the scene is dominated by the vertical rise of the cliff and the tree canopy overhead. The brushwork in the painting includes detailed and loose, flowing brushstrokes capturing the textures of leaves and rocks. The sky and background are left somewhat undefined. The color palette features earthy tones with greens, browns, sandy yellows, and muted blues. The ground is covered with rocks and vegetation, leading to a cliff face adorned with climbing foliage. In the background, tree tops meet a cloudy sky.

Britische Grafik 1805–1819