The Naval College from the River at Greenwich

Britische Grafik 1851–1867, 1861

The image shows a scene near the water's edge, capturing a river and grand architecture across it. The horizon shows buildings meeting the water, with their reflections visible on the surface. Delicate brushstrokes in a watercolor style enhance the serene quality. People are engaging in activities on or near the water, with boats nearby. In the distance, tall buildings with domed towers are visible, along with a sailing ship and smaller crafts. The color palette includes soft earth tones, pale blues, and hints of white. The sky has light touches of clouds, adding depth to the composition.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Date
1861
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
24.6 × 34.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a scene near the water's edge, capturing a river and grand architecture across it. The horizon shows buildings meeting the water, with their reflections visible on the surface. Delicate brushstrokes in a watercolor style enhance the serene quality. People are engaging in activities on or near the water, with boats nearby. In the distance, tall buildings with domed towers are visible, along with a sailing ship and smaller crafts. The color palette includes soft earth tones, pale blues, and hints of white. The sky has light touches of clouds, adding depth to the composition.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867