Monte Circeo at Sunset

Britische Grafik 1775–1790, 1780s

The image is a landscape viewed from an elevated angle. The horizon is visible in the distance, with mountains meeting the sky. The sun is present behind a dominant mountain mass. The brushstrokes create a smooth texture blending the elements, including the sky and clouds that cover much of the upper part of the image. The color palette includes earthy tones in the foreground, transitioning to grays and blues in the water and mountains, and pale blues and creams in the sky. In the lower right, there is a curving path with a small group of figures walking towards the landscape. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and serene.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Date
1780s
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on paper; laid down on original presentation mount
Dimensions
38.9 × 54 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is a landscape viewed from an elevated angle. The horizon is visible in the distance, with mountains meeting the sky. The sun is present behind a dominant mountain mass. The brushstrokes create a smooth texture blending the elements, including the sky and clouds that cover much of the upper part of the image. The color palette includes earthy tones in the foreground, transitioning to grays and blues in the water and mountains, and pale blues and creams in the sky. In the lower right, there is a curving path with a small group of figures walking towards the landscape. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and serene.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790