The Thames at Battersea

Britische Grafik 1820–1830, 1824

The image shows a calm scene at water level, slightly to the side of a body of water. The horizon is at the midpoint, where land and sky meet. Structures like a windmill and red brick buildings are visible on the horizon. The painting has soft brushstrokes, giving the water a reflective quality. The color palette includes hues of pale blue, soft whites, and earthy browns. In the foreground, two figures in a boat are handling a net, with reeds nearby. In the background, there are trees against a cloud-filled sky.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Date
1824
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
19.5 × 27.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a calm scene at water level, slightly to the side of a body of water. The horizon is at the midpoint, where land and sky meet. Structures like a windmill and red brick buildings are visible on the horizon. The painting has soft brushstrokes, giving the water a reflective quality. The color palette includes hues of pale blue, soft whites, and earthy browns. In the foreground, two figures in a boat are handling a net, with reeds nearby. In the background, there are trees against a cloud-filled sky.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830