West Gate at Canterbury

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, in or after 1780

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Date
in or after 1780
Type
Print
Medium
etching and watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
11.5 × 15 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is a street scene of an old town area. Buildings and a large castle are prominent in the scene. The style is detailed with fine brushstrokes, defining architectural features and foliage of a tree. The color palette includes browns, grays, soft terracottas for buildings, and subtle greens for trees. The sky is light blue. Figures are present, some close by and others further down the street. A waterway is depicted at the base of the castle.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790