River Landscape with a Castle

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, 1780s

The image depicts a scene with a river flowing towards a distant castle on a rocky hill. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, likely from a hillside or cliff. The landscape features gentle slopes, trees, and a serene river with figures in a boat. The color palette is subdued, with browns, greens, and soft blues dominating the scene.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Date
1780s
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink and watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
30.5 × 44.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a scene with a river flowing towards a distant castle on a rocky hill. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, likely from a hillside or cliff. The landscape features gentle slopes, trees, and a serene river with figures in a boat. The color palette is subdued, with browns, greens, and soft blues dominating the scene.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790